AEROGEL INSTALLATION IN ONTARIO

DesignScience provides services for designing and installing aerogel insulation systems in Ontario. DesignScience is at the cutting edge for aerogel systems in Ontario, using the latest building science technologies and techniques.

Aerogel is one of the most performant insulative materials in the world. It's resistant to water, light-weight, stands up to extremely high temperatures and can be vapour permeable depending on assembly. Aerogel can achieve R-values of 30 per inch, perfect for areas where space is tight and in retrofit applications.

Aerogel is also perfect for green retrofits where projects must achieve high efficiency in existing wall cavities and spaces. Green retrofits are an essential part of our environmentally sustainable future. We need to find ways to make the existing building supply energy-efficient to avoid the high environmental impact of new construction. Aerogel is so dynamic it's perfect for retrofit and historic applications where pragmatic solutions are needed to insulate tight existing spaces without significant changes.

Cathedral ceilings are becoming very popular but are difficult to install successfully. The Ontario Building Code recommends a ceiling R-value of 60, requiring 9-inches of closed-cell spray foam and over 16-inches of open-cell foam. In contrast, most roof rafters are just 3.5 inches thick, requiring complicated sistering and lower ceilings. In addition to this significant thickness, there is some concern about closed-cell foam applied to the underside of a roof deck, preventing roof assemblies from drying and requiring breathing membranes on the roof deck.

Aerogel is a perfect solution to these problems. Depending on the aerogel product applied, aerogel can achieve code-compliant R-values in just 2 to 6 inches of thickness. Additionally, aerogel batts are water-resistant but vapour permeable, so they won't prevent the roof deck from drying and allow for vapour transmission and ventilation like regular fibreglass batts. Aerogel is organically inert, so it won't grow mould or fail due to moisture exposure. It's also fireproof and resists high temperatures without burning.

Are you interested in using advanced building materials like aerogel in your projects? Contact DesignScience today at info@desci.ca to find out more.