Optimal energy performance
Insulation reduces your heating and cooling costs while maximizing energy efficiency.
Year-round thermal comfort
Good insulation helps maintain a comfortable temperature, both in winter and summer.
Humidity and Mold Reduction
Insulation prevents condensation and mold growth, ensuring a healthy environment.
Compliance with standards and environmental protection
We use eco-friendly materials and adhere to the strictest safety standards.
Your insulation expert
Are you looking for a Montreal-based insulation specialist to improve your property's comfort, reduce energy loss, or upgrade existing insulation? Isolation Mike Turmel provides insulation services tailored to single-family homes, multi-unit buildings (plexes), renovation projects, basements, attics, garages, and new construction.
Montreal features a wide variety of building types, ranging from single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and older multi-unit buildings to condos, renovated properties, finished basements, and modern builds. This diversity means that every insulation project must be assessed based on the specific characteristics of the building. An effective solution for the basement of a century-old building will not necessarily be the same as one for a modern garage, a home addition, or an attic requiring an insulation upgrade.
Why choose Isolation Mike Turmel?
Choosing Isolation Mike Turmel for an insulation project in Montreal means hiring a team that understands the importance of clean, precise, and well-planned work. Insulation is a crucial step in any renovation or construction project, yet it is sometimes overlooked. However, when done right, it can transform a property's comfort.
Our approach is based on a simple idea: every building must be treated according to its specific needs. Many properties in Montreal have undergone renovations over the years. Some feature old walls, poorly insulated basements, problematic rim joists, or attics that no longer meet modern comfort standards. Other buildings are currently undergoing major changes, involving open walls, extensions, garages, or spaces waiting to be finished.
What sets us apart
What sets Isolation Mike Turmel apart is our ability to adapt our work methods to the specific requirements of each job site. Insulation projects in Montreal can present unique challenges, such as restricted access, older buildings, tight spaces, limited parking, renovations in occupied homes, or structures that have undergone modifications over time.
Our team understands that a project in Montreal often requires careful preparation and organization. Before work begins, we must assess the areas to be insulated, protect surfaces, prepare the workspace, and select the appropriate application method. Effective insulation is not a haphazard process; it demands precision, sound judgment, and a thorough understanding of the building.
We also distinguish ourselves through our attention to detail. For instance, a poorly insulated rim joist can be a major source of drafts. An attic with insufficient insulation can lead to significant heat loss. A poorly insulated basement can make the entire ground floor uncomfortable. In every situation, the right solution must be identified and implemented.
Why insulate your home?
Insulating your property is one of the best ways to improve a building's indoor comfort and energy performance. In Montreal, where winters are cold and summers can be very hot, effective insulation helps stabilize temperatures and makes living spaces more pleasant.
A poorly insulated home can show several signs: cold rooms, drafts, an uncomfortable basement, cold floors, a heating system that runs constantly, an overworked air conditioning system, or significant temperature fluctuations between floors. These issues are often linked to poorly insulated areas or an inefficient building envelope.
Insulating your property means investing in greater daily comfort, improved energy efficiency, and a more durable building envelope.
Benefits of insulating your property
An insulation project in Montreal can offer several tangible benefits, regarding both the comfort and the performance of your building.
Reduction of the load on heating and air conditioning systems
Increased value of a better-maintained and more comfortable property
Solution suitable for houses, multi-unit residential buildings, renovations, and new construction.
Improved indoor comfort in both winter and summer
Types of insulation offered
Spray polyurethane foam insulation
Spray-applied urethane is a high-performance solution for many insulation projects in Montreal. It is frequently used for basements, foundation walls, rim joists, garages, home additions, exterior walls, and certain new construction projects.
This material is applied directly to the surfaces requiring insulation. It conforms to shapes, cavities, and hard-to-reach spaces. Once applied, it forms a continuous layer that helps reduce heat loss and air infiltration.
Spray-applied urethane is particularly useful in areas where airtightness is crucial. Rim joists, for example, are often a source of drafts in residential buildings; when properly applied, urethane effectively seals this area.
Cellulose insulation
La cellulose est un matériau souvent utilisé pour l’isolation des entretoits. Elle est soufflée en place afin de créer une couche isolante uniforme sur la surface à couvrir. Elle peut être utilisée pour augmenter le niveau d’isolation d’un entretoit existant ou pour isoler un espace lors d’une rénovation.
L’isolation à la cellulose est une option populaire parce qu’elle permet de couvrir efficacement de grandes surfaces. Elle est particulièrement pertinente lorsque l’entretoit est accessible et que l’objectif est de réduire les pertes de chaleur par le toit.
Dans une maison, l’entretoit est l’une des zones les plus importantes à isoler. La chaleur a naturellement tendance à monter, ce qui rend cette partie du bâtiment essentielle pour la performance énergétique. Une isolation insuffisante dans l’entretoit peut rendre la maison moins confortable et augmenter les besoins en chauffage.
FAQ – Insulation in Montreal
What is the best type of insulation for a house in Montreal?
The best type of insulation depends on the area to be insulated and the project's objective. Spray foam can be an excellent option for rim joists, basements, or irregular walls. Cellulose is often highly effective for attics. Wool may also be suitable for open walls or certain partitions. An assessment helps determine the right solution.
Is spray polyurethane foam a good choice for a basement?
Yes, spray polyurethane foam is often used in basements because it adheres well to surfaces and helps reduce air infiltration. It can be applied to foundation walls, rim joists, and certain hard-to-reach areas. It is a high-performance solution when applied correctly.
Why insulate the rim joist?
The rim joist area is often a source of heat loss and drafts. Situated at the junction between the foundation and the floor structure, it can allow cold air to enter if poorly insulated. Insulating this area can improve basement comfort and help stabilize indoor temperatures.
Is cellulose recommended for an attic?
Yes, cellulose is very often used for attics. It allows for the uniform coverage of a large area and increases the existing level of insulation. A well-insulated attic can reduce heat loss through the roof and improve the home's overall comfort.
When should you redo or improve your insulation?
It may be time to improve insulation if you notice cold rooms, temperature fluctuations, drafts, high energy bills, or general discomfort. Renovations, extensions, or finishing a basement are also good opportunities to review the building's insulation.
Can insulation help in the summer?
Yes. Good insulation does more than just keep heat in during the winter; it also helps limit heat gain in the summer. A better-insulated home maintains a more stable temperature, which can improve comfort and reduce the strain on the air conditioning system.
Do you only work on houses?
No. Isolation Mike Turmel can handle various types of projects depending on requirements: houses, garages, extensions, basements, attics, outbuildings, renovations, and new construction. Each project is assessed based on its specific circumstances.