R-60 Attic Insulation In Barrhaven, Ontario

Ontario attic rebates up to $1,250 may apply

Deep, even layer of grey blown insulation running to the low eaves of an attic with vent openings under the roof edge

R-60 attic insulation is our usual target for Barrhaven attics: a deep, even layer over a sealed ceiling.

R-value measures how well a material slows heat. Natural Resources Canada lists R-50 as the floor for attics in the Ottawa climate and R-60 for colder regions, and the Ontario Building Code asks for close to R-60 in the attics of new homes. Bringing an older attic up to that level makes it match a house built today.

How Many Inches Make R-60 Attic Insulation

The answer depends on the material. Blown fiberglass needs about 20 to 22 inches for R-60. Cellulose needs about 16 to 17 inches. Batts stacked in two layers need roughly 18 inches.

We measure the existing layer in several spots, subtract it from the target, and order enough material to reach R-60 attic insulation everywhere, including the low edge of the roof over the outside walls. The quote states the starting depth, the added depth and the final R-value.

R-60 Attic Insulation Only Works Over A Sealed Ceiling

Deep insulation on a leaky ceiling still lets warm air rise through it. We seal the top plates, wire holes, fans and the hatch before adding depth, so R-60 attic insulation delivers the value on the bag.

Baffles at the eaves come next. A deep layer would otherwise bury the soffit vents and choke the attic. The attic ventilation and baffles page explains why.

Older Barrhaven Homes Need The Most R-60 Attic Insulation

Houses on the first streets of Old Barrhaven often have only a few inches left in the attic. Newer homes were built to lower levels than R-60 too. Either way, the gap is measured at the visit and filled in one day with blown-in attic insulation.

R-60 Attic Insulation Price Range

Bringing a nearly bare attic up to R-60 tends to run $2.00 to $3.20 per square foot in Ontario. A top-up over a fair existing layer costs less. The written quote shows the depth added and the price for each part.

Get Your Attic Measured For R-60

Book a depth reading and a written R-60 attic insulation quote at no charge by calling (343) 301-5519. Our home page covers the other work we do in Barrhaven.

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Related Attic Work

These jobs are often quoted together, because the same visit and the same crew can handle them in one trip to the attic.

Thick grey loose-fill insulation covering an attic floor beneath diagonal wood bracing and roof boards

Blown-In Attic Insulation

Blown-in attic insulation spreads an even layer over the entire attic floor, around wires and trusses, while a clean existing layer stays in place.

How it works and what it costs

Worker in a white protective suit and respirator holding a large hose over grey loose-fill insulation between attic joists

Attic Insulation Removal

Attic insulation removal vacuums out wet, dirty or flattened material, leaving a bare floor that can be sealed and filled again from scratch.

How it works and what it costs

Worker in gloves and a dust mask fitting pink insulation batts between wall studs beside a window

Attic Air Sealing

Attic air sealing plugs the gaps in the ceiling so warm house air stays downstairs, and it happens on every job before anything new goes on top.

How it works and what it costs

Yellow fiberglass batts laid between attic joists with a louvred gable vent at the far end of the attic

Attic Ventilation And Baffles

Attic ventilation moves outside air in at the soffits and out near the ridge, so the attic stays cold and dry in winter and less hot in summer.

How it works and what it costs

Worker in a black cap pressing foil-faced insulation into the framing of a sloped ceiling

Room Over Garage Insulation

Room over garage insulation warms the bedroom or bonus room above an attached garage by sealing and insulating its floor, its short side walls and the slope overhead.

How it works and what it costs

Worker on a yellow scaffold pushing insulation batts into the joists overhead in an unfinished room

Cathedral Ceiling Insulation

Cathedral ceiling insulation fills the rafters above a sloped or vaulted ceiling, a closed space too tight for loose fill to be spread across.

How it works and what it costs

White blown fiberglass insulation spread across an attic floor between angled roof trusses

Attic Insulation Rebate

The attic insulation rebate from Ontario's Home Renovation Savings program covers a share of an attic upgrade, with the payment tied to the R-value the attic has before work begins.

How it works and what it costs