Batt insulation is the practical choice for open framing that is still accessible before drywall goes up.
Standard framing bays in new construction or renovated rooms. Full-envelope batt insulation in wall and ceiling framing for room additions.
Framed stud walls built out from basement foundation walls.
Batts fitted between floor joists or ceiling framing where open access makes cutting and fitting easier.
The right facing depends on whether the assembly already has a vapour barrier.
Include a built-in vapour barrier facing.
No facing, used where a separate 6-mil poly vapour barrier will be installed.
Denser than standard fiberglass, holds its shape well in tight cavities.
We confirm stud spacing and cavity depth so batts are cut to fit properly rather than compressed.
Batts are cut around wiring, boxes, and blocking so cavities are filled without gaps or voids.
Faced batts or a separate poly barrier are placed correctly relative to the warm side of the assembly.
We check for compression, gaps, and coverage before the wall is closed up.
There is no fixed per-square-foot rate for batt insulation, since cost depends heavily on cavity access, framing condition, and total scope. We confirm exact pricing with a free on-site or phone assessment rather than quoting a number that would not hold up once we see the job.
Ottawa Insulation Experts provides professional batt insulation installation throughout Ottawa, Ontario. This service is for framed walls, additions, and basement stud walls where the framing is still open and accessible before drywall goes up. Builders, renovators, and homeowners finishing a basement all use batt insulation for this kind of open-cavity work. We cut and fit fiberglass or mineral wool batts to standard stud spacing, place faced batts or a separate poly vapour barrier depending on the assembly, and check for gaps or compression before the wall closes.
Faced batts include a built-in vapour barrier and suit exterior walls or basement stud walls without a separate poly barrier. Unfaced batts are used where a separate vapour barrier will be installed, which we confirm based on your assembly.
Yes. Framed stud walls built out from foundation walls are a common batt insulation application, typically paired with rigid foam board against the concrete behind the studs.
Standard fiberglass batts reach a lower R-value per inch than closed-cell spray foam, but they are a cost-effective, straightforward option for standard framing depths and are still code-compliant when installed to the correct thickness.
Not without opening the wall, since batts need open framing to fit properly. For finished walls we use dense-pack blown-in insulation instead, which does not require removing drywall.
There is no fixed per-square-foot rate. Pricing depends on scope, framing access, and total area, which we confirm with a free on-site or phone quote.