Old Brick Houses Often Have Empty Walls
Many brick homes in Mary-Allen, MacGregor-Albert and Westmount were built before 1940 with no insulation in the walls at all. Some have a thin strip of wood strapping on the inside of the brick and plaster on top.
When those walls are opened up for a renovation, wall spray foam insulation fills them better than anything else. We spray from the inside and leave a small gap at the brick so it can dry after rain.
Wall Spray Foam Insulation Seals The Gaps Batts Miss
Batts leave gaps around wires, outlets, pipes and the corners of each bay. Air moves through those gaps, and the wall feels cold even when it is full of insulation.
Foam fills every corner and seals around each wire and box. That makes the room feel warmer and cuts drafts at outlets and baseboards.
Plan Wall Spray Foam Insulation With Your Renovation
The best time to insulate a wall is when it is open. We fit into your contractor's schedule, spraying after the electrician and plumber finish and ahead of the drywall. The foam must be covered by drywall before the room is used.
What Wall Spray Foam Insulation Costs
Open stud walls price out at $2.50 to $5 a square foot, with depth and foam type setting the figure. Closed cell costs more but adds strength and moisture control. Many wall spray foam insulation jobs are paired with basement work in the same visit.
Additions And Gut Renovations Get The Same Treatment
A new addition or a full gut job is the best chance to get a wall right. Wall spray foam insulation fills the bays around every window, outlet and pipe before the drywall goes up. The new wall then matches the comfort of the rest of the house, or beats it.
We work with your general contractor or directly with you. The spray date fits between the trades, and the inspection can happen once the foam is in.
Rental Houses Near Campus Lose Heat Through Outside Walls
Many rental houses near the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier were built after the war with thin walls and little insulation. When a landlord opens up a wall to update wiring or add a bedroom, wall spray foam insulation is a cheap time to fix the heat loss too.