Insulation Calculator

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Upgrading insulation in your home is one of the best investments you can make to lower your heating costs. Use this calculator to determine the right amount of insulation for your home.

Please note: This calculator is for estimation purposes only.

My Current Home

My primary heating source:

My heating system is:

Current R-value of target area:

* Your target area is the location in your home where you intend to upgrade your insulation. If you have no existing insulation, please use the table:

Attic with no insulation

Enter 1.7

Walls with no insulation

Enter 4.7

Basement walls with no insulation

Enter 2

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* R-Values and their metric equivalent, RSI values, are a way of labeling the effectiveness of insulating materials. The higher the R-value or RSI value, the more resistance the material has to the movement of heat. Insulation products sold in Canada are labeled with R and RSI values.

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Total size (square feet) of target area:

Total cost of quote:

Insulation cost per square foot:

Final R-value of target area:

My Estimated Savings

Your upgrades will save approximately $ per year in heating costs.

You can expect to recover your initial costs in:
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Next Steps

Ready to upgrade?

Our rebates on insulation start with a Home Energy Assessment. And when you’re ready to start, we can also help you find a contractor.

Home Energy Assessments Find a contractor

Keep the heat in!

To get the most from your insulation upgrades, draft-proof your home.

Learn about draft-proofing rebates.

Track your savings

Keep track of your energy use with an online Home Energy Report.