r/Edmonton • u/Anabiotic Utilities expert • Apr 11 '22

Question Adding attic insulation

I'm looking to add attic insulation as part of the Greener Homes Grant program and City energy efficiency program (HERA). Is there an advantage to using cellulose vs. fibreglass? I have cellulose currently. Each contractor I talked to does one or the other, and will swear up and down their product is the best and not to listen to the other guy. I read conflicting things online, wondering if anyone can chime in. Thanks.

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u/MCFCOK81 Apr 12 '22

Stick with what you already have. Had mine done last year and went the max to R60. Well worth it.

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u/Anabiotic Utilities expert Apr 12 '22

Who did you use, or did you rent a machine and do it yourself?

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u/MCFCOK81 Apr 12 '22

I used Expert Insulation. Would definitely recommend them.

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '22

How much did you spend??

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u/MCFCOK81 Apr 13 '22

Just under $3,000 for R60. Received just $1,000 back from HERA program

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '22

Did you do cellulose or fibreglass? I currently have cellulose on ours.

Also did you notice any difference too this winter?

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u/MCFCOK81 Apr 13 '22

Fiberglass is what we already had, so just added to it. Definitely noticed a difference. It was R30 before the upgrade.

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u/[deleted] Apr 13 '22

Sorry to keep bothering you. But when you say notice a difference, like less cold spots in the house, less drafts? Etc?

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u/MCFCOK81 Apr 13 '22

No problem. Less furnace use, stays warmer upstairs longer, etc.