With the growing awareness and acceptance of the potential impact climate change is having across the globe, many Canadians are taking personal action to be part of a solution. For residential and commercial property owners, that often means upgrading their buildings to improve energy efficiency. That’s especially important in northern cities like Sault Ste. Marie, where companies like Algoma Energy Solutions (AES) are introducing innovative new products to help local consumers in their efforts to go green.
As experts in renewable energy, Algoma Energy Solutions has already earned a reputation as a trusted installer, designer, and consultant for solar power products. In January this year, the company became an authorized dealer and installer of Genyk spray-applied insulation polyurethane foam insulation systems. According to company spokesperson Bryan Maguire, it’s a product that aligns perfectly with Algoma Energy Solutions’ mission to promote renewable sustainable energy efficiency.
“The insulation we’re using will help improve energy efficiency in residential and commercial properties by helping to contain heat and cooling efforts,” said Maguire. “It is a product that contributes to that energy efficiency model we focus on as a company.”
Genyk is a Canadian company based in Shawinigan, Quebec, that has been developing and marketing flexible and rigid polyurethane foam systems for more than 25 years. Algoma Energy Solutions has become an officially licenced dealer of Genyk brand Boreal Nature foam insulation. The product is a Type 2 spray-applied insulation polyurethane foam system formulated with renewable substances and recycled products. The lime-green coloured product is blown into tight spaces using lavender water, which generates a pleasant and fresh scent during the application. The product is fully accredited by the Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC).
According to Maguire, the Genyk foam insulation is a highly versatile product that gives homeowners an affordable way to improve the efficiency of their properties.
“It much more versatile than your traditional batt insulation because it adheres to the surface and doesn’t take up quite as much space,” said Maguire. “You can do attics and regular wall spaces. We’ve seen people seal their entire basement as well. It can go anywhere there is potential heat loss or some kind of air leak. You spray the foam in there so you can hold onto the heat you have in the building more efficiently.”
Given that the Genyk Boreal Nature foam is an all-natural and sustainable environmentally conscious type of insulation, Maguire says it’s an exceptional choice for property owners looking to improve their property using green solutions. It also fits with the AES company model focused on cutting edge green solutions for improving energy efficiency.
In order to qualify to install the product, Maguire says the Algoma Energy Solutions team had to take courses to be eligible to sell and install the foam, as Genyk only sells to certified contractors.
When you’re in the market for an energy efficiency upgrade on your property, contact the team at Algoma Energy Solutions at [email protected] before the rush to insulate before winter arrives. Visit Algoma Energy Solutions online at aessolar.ca.