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Canadian-Made Insulation & Service

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  • 7 days ago
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Canadian-Made Insulation

When we talk about the way we insulate Central Alberta homes, shops and farm buildings, it always comes back to materials. We choose products for how they perform in real Alberta weather, how reliably they seal and how they support your energy goals. That’s why our core toolkit is simple: Genyk spray foam and Johns Manville Fiberglass. Genyk is Canadian-owned and Canadian-made, and Johns Manville Fiberglass is produced locally in Innisfail, Alberta. With this Canadian and Alberta-made lineup, we deliver dependable results through long winters and hot, smoky summers. 


Canadian-Made Insulation / Spray polyurethane foam creates a continuous air and vapour barrier that stops the draughts and hidden leaks you feel most around rim joists, crawl spaces and rooflines. In our climate, that tight seal matters. Genyk spray foam expands to fill cracks and seams, then cures into a rigid layer that helps stabilize temperatures, reduce moisture movement and quiet the building envelope. Because Genyk is Canadian-owned and Canadian-made, we know formulations and quality controls are tuned for our codes, conditions and expectations. That local confidence shows up in the field when a January cold snap rolls across Red Deer.

 

We use closed-cell where strength, higher R-value per inch, and moisture control are priorities, like metal buildings or below-grade walls. In attics or assemblies that benefit from sound dampening and diffusion, open-cell can shine. Either way, a properly applied foam layer cuts uncontrolled air exchange, which means furnaces and air conditioners cycle less and rooms feel even. 


When you’re comparing options for ag buildings and pole shed insulation, it's important to know how an air-sealed envelope protects equipment, livestock and stored grain while taming condensation in Quonsets and shops. We’ve applied the same principles to hobby barns, garages and commercial bays with great success. 


Alberta-made Fibreglass for Flexible Installs 

There are jobs where batts or blown-in are the smartest choice, especially during renos with open studs, in long wall runs where services need future access or when budget and timing point to a conventional install. That’s where Johns Manville Fiberglass, made right in Innisfail, Alberta, earns its keep. Using Alberta-made fibreglass keeps supply chains short, supports local labour and helps us source quickly during busy seasons. It also means tight quality consistency from batch to batch. 


Fibreglass remains a dependable thermal layer when it is installed to spec: full cavity depth with no compression, careful cutting around boxes and pipes, proper air sealing at transitions and a correctly detailed vapour retarder where required. In many projects we combine materials to get the best of both. A thin Genyk “flash” layer can air-seal and control moisture, then we finish the cavity with Johns Manville insulation batts. The hybrid gives you the air performance of spray foam with the value of fibreglass in the same wall. 


Floors over unheated spaces often deliver the biggest comfort gain per dollar. A well detailed air seal at the rim joist, plus the right insulation strategy over the garage or cantilevers, eliminates cold floors and reduces mid-winter condensation risk. In attics, a sealed lid is everything. A spray-foamed lid or sealed penetrations, paired with blown fibreglass or foam to depth, locks in comfort and helps keep ice dams at bay. 


Choosing Between Spray Foam and Fibreglass Insulation 

Every building leaks heat in its own way. Shops breathe differently than farmhouses, and heritage homes are nothing like new post-frame builds. We start with how you use the space, then match the material to the need. 


For hard-working utility spaces, closed-cell Genyk spray foam resists moisture, adds racking strength and shrugs off temperature swings. For framed interiors where future access matters, Johns Manville insulation makes maintenance simple while still hitting target R-values. In living areas, we pay special attention to attic insulation, rim joists and rooms over garages because these are the spots where air leaks happen first. 


Spray foam insulation projects often finish with quieter rooms, fewer draughts and steadier humidity. Fibreglass upgrades can be transformational too when air sealing is handled properly. Material is half the story; craftsmanship is the rest. Choosing Alberta-made and Canadian-made products keeps transport miles down and helps us stay nimble when you need help fast. 


Ready to plan your upgrade before winter sets in? We insulate homes, shops and farm buildings across Central Alberta, including Red Deer, Sylvan Lake and Lacombe.  

 
 
 

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