What Renovations Will Increase My Investment Value?

The truth is, most home renovations end up being cosmetic and decorative. They might enhance the “presentation” value of a home when it comes time to sell, but real estate dynamics have far more to do with supply and demand than fancy granite counter tops or a freestanding kitchen island. At the same time, there are genuine home improvements that actually do increase the value of a home, and for many reasons. High quality insulation would easily qualify here.

A good example here is spray foam insulation – a more costly product and installation than other options, but well worth the initial investment and the long-term payback. Indeed, spray foam has to be applied ONCE, without the need to replace or replenish for lifetime of the home. More than that, homeowners will save significantly on energy costs, with substantial cost savings on winter heating and summer air conditioning. These savings can often offset the original investment.

When spray foam is installed professionally, it provides enhanced indoor comfort throughout the entire home right around the year. Beyond that, air circulation is improved, as is the air quality. All things considered, a home installed with spray foam becomes an attractive feature for the discriminating homebuyer. Although it may not be a deal breaker, quality insulation will ensure savings for the new homeowner – from short-term utility savings, to long term HVAC savings.

At Great Northern Insulation, home energy experts can articulate the costs/benefits of installing spray foam insulation. The focus for GNI is to provide customers with the best value possible, and the best return-on-investment. With spray foam, the long-term savings on winter heating and summer cooling can quickly “payback” the original investment outlay. From product selection to installation method, GNI recommends the very best option, all based on the homeowner’s budget.

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Over 40 Years in Business

At GNI, we service your project with the most experienced staff in the industry. Ongoing professional development is an obsession at GNI and we will not compromise at any level to bring to our customers the very best Installers, Sales Representatives, Customer Care Personnel, Field Superintendents, Estimating and Technical Support to your project.

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Great Northern Insulation is recognized as Canada's largest full-service insulation contractor. GNI is 100% Canadian owned, proudly serving Ontario customers since 1980.

Do it right the first time
- with foam masters^TM

January, 2021 regulatory phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with the introduction of WALLTITE CM01. Using hydrofluorolefins (HFOs) with lower global warming potential (GWP) compared to HFCs, WALLTITE CM01 is the next generation of spray foam insulation.

Huntsman HEATLOK® SOYA HFO™

Heatlok® Soya HFOTM leverages Honeywell’s latest Solstice® Liquid Blowing Agent technology. This new hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blowing agent is the most environmentally conscious blowing agent produced to date, with a zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and a global warming potential (GWP) of 1, which is more than two orders of magnitude (99.9%) lower than HFCs used in this industry.

3M^TM products.
Quality + Performance = Savings

3M^TM energy-saving products are designed to keep warm air in, and cold air out, while keeping energy bills down. Products optimize energy efficiency in buildings and homes; improve indoor environment for occupants; and effect the reduction of seasonal energy costs. 3M products are authorized for LEED credits (Leadership in Energy/Environmental Design).

Holmes and Holmes

Mike Holmes and his son Mike Jr. (MJ) convert MJ’s bachelor bungalow into a two-storey home for MJ and his girlfriend Lisa. Choosing the newest materials and build techniques, the father and son team follow Mike’s famous motto – “Make it right.” The show can be watched on HGTV and DIY Network.

Enbridge Incentives

The Home Efficiency Rebate Plus program offers up to $10,000 in home reno rebates – and Great Northern Insulation can pave the way.

Great Northern Insulation proudly abides by a renovation-specific Code of Conduct set by RenoMark™.

We are Verified & Bonded by eRenovate. When you choose to proceed with our services through their platform, you receive the gaurantees set forth through their program.

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Climatizer

CLIMATIZER PLUS cellulose insulation is manufactured from a minimum of 85% locally-sourced post-consumer recycled newsprint. Non-toxic additives are applied to the uniquely fiberized paper generating a building material with superior thermal and acoustic properties, as well as exceptional resistance to fire, moisture, mould and pests.

What Renovations Will Increase My Investment Value?

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