Etobicoke (Rexdale): four inches of insulation and a ceiling full of air leaks
This Rexdale homeowner’s complaint was the most common one in our call log: high bills and rooms that never quite catch up to the thermostat. The attic explained both in about ninety seconds.
1The Problem
Four inches of settled insulation is less than a fifth of today’s standard — and the unsealed penetrations underneath it meant even those four inches were being short-circuited by moving air. Insulation only works when air isn’t blowing through it.
2What the Inspection Found
The inspection documented the depth, the leak points, and soffit bays needing baffles — the standard Rexdale-era package. Everything went to the homeowner as photos with a flat written quote; the scope you see here is the scope that was quoted.
3How We Fixed It
The standard sequence, no shortcuts:
- Spray-foam sealed the ceiling penetrations and top plates
- Baffled the soffit bays
- Blew fresh fiberglass across all 1,200 sq ft up to R-60
- Sealed and insulated the hatch
4The Result
From 4 inches of leaky insulation to a sealed R-60 assembly in one visit. The before photos are the reason we never quote from the driveway — and the after numbers are why the sealing matters as much as the depth. 10-year warranty.
Wondering what’s going on in your attic?
Every problem on this page was found during a free, no-obligation inspection. We photograph everything, walk you through it, and give you a straight answer — even if that answer is “your attic is fine.”
About Confirmed
Confirmed Attics & Insulation specializes in insulation and energy-efficiency solutions for homes across Ontario. We help homeowners improve comfort, reduce heat loss, and lower energy costs through expert attic insulation, air sealing, and efficiency upgrades.
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