Fibreglass batt
• The most popular type of insulation
• Easy to install
• Does not shrink, settle, burn
• Does not attract pests
• Mould and mildew resistant
• Available in assorted R-values
Where to use:
• Use in unfinished floors, walls and ceilings
• Commonly installed between studs, joists, and beams during construction
Stone wool
• Made from molten rock and minerals spun into a wool-like material
• Easy to install
• Does not shrink, settle, burn
• Does not attract pests
• Mould and mildew resistant
• Available in assorted R-values
Where to use:
• Use in unfinished floors, walls and ceilings
• Commonly installed between studs, joists, and beams during construction
Spray foam
• Combines 2 chemicals on site to create an expanding foam which is sprayed between framing
• Requires special handling, careful application
• Not recommended as a DIY project
Where to use:
• Use in unfinished floors, walls and ceilings
• Commonly installed between studs, joists, and beams during construction
Blown-in
• Also called loose fill insulation
• A great solution for insulating attics, tight spaces or topping up an existing layer of insulation
• Is dusty, sweaty work for 2 people
• You’ll need to rent a blower machine
Where to use:
• Attics, crawl spaces, and wall cavities
• A good option for difficult to reach areas
• Does not disrupt existing structure
Rigid foam
• Extruded polystyrene rigid foam panels, some with shiplap edges that fit tightly together
• Easy to cut and install
• Particularly effective in areas prone to moisture
• Noise reduction
• Available in assorted panel sizes
Where to use:
• Can be used in both interior and exterior
• Use in unfinished floors, walls, ceilings, roof and foundation
• Garage door interior
Insulated vinyl siding
• Has a layer of rigid foam insulation attached to the back of the siding panels
• Reduces outside noise
• Makes siding panels more rigid to resist warping and impact damage
• Gives siding a longer lifespan
Where to use:
• Use on exterior of structure
Weather stripping
• An easy to use and inexpensive solution for sealing air leaks
• Kits available in assorted sizes
• Apply double-sided tape around the perimeter, attach film to the tape, then use a hair dryer to shrink the film
Where to use:
• Use on windows and unused patio doors
Foam sealant
• Polyurethane-based
• Expands to fill the shape of the gaps to create a long-lasting, airtight and water-resistant seal
• Easy to use straw application
• Bonds to wood, metal, stone, brick and PVC
Where to use:
• Use to fill wall gaps and cracks indoors and outdoors
Garage door
• Some new garage doors have a factory-made insulation option
• Insulation kits are available for existing metal garage doors
• Can also cut rigid foam to fit each door panel along with garage door weatherstripping
Where to use:
• Garage door interior
