Summit Insulation Services

Summit Insulation Services Serving southern MB and beyond with quality service in the sprayfoam insulation industry.

Basements and rim joists are easy to ignore until they start making themselves known.Drafty edges, damp-feeling spaces, ...
06/22/2026

Basements and rim joists are easy to ignore until they start making themselves known.

Drafty edges, damp-feeling spaces, and uneven temperatures can all point to areas where your home could use better protection. June is a practical time to check these spaces, before the late-summer and fall rush begins.

Summit Insulation Services handles spray foam insulation for residential, commercial, and agricultural spaces in the Gretna area.

Reach out for a quote when you are ready to get it looked at.

Living in an older Manitoba home has its charm, but summer comfort can be a real challenge when the original insulation ...
06/19/2026

Living in an older Manitoba home has its charm, but summer comfort can be a real challenge when the original insulation has settled, deteriorated, or never measured up to modern standards in the first place.

Homes built before the 1990s often have minimal wall insulation and uneven attic coverage. On hot summer days, rooms heat up quickly, AC units run constantly, and certain spots in the house stay uncomfortable no matter what you do.

Spray foam offers a practical retrofit option. It can be installed in existing wall cavities and attic spaces without major construction, and it provides both thermal performance and air sealing in one application. Many older homes see immediate improvements in temperature consistency after an upgrade.

Summit Insulation Services specializes in retrofits for character homes, farmhouses, and rural properties throughout southern Manitoba. We’re very familiar with the quirks of older construction and tailor our approach to each home.

Get in touch for a free estimate and see how much more comfortable your older home can feel. 204-400-1797

Do you have one room that always feels too warm in summer?Maybe it is an upstairs bedroom, a bonus room, or a space that...
06/15/2026

Do you have one room that always feels too warm in summer?

Maybe it is an upstairs bedroom, a bonus room, or a space that just never seems to match the rest of the house. That can be a sign your insulation is not doing the job you need it to do.

Spray foam insulation can help address hard-to-reach spaces and improve year-round comfort when it is the right fit for the project.

Have a room that is always uncomfortable? Let’s take a look.

When summer heat starts settling into southern Manitoba, your insulation starts working in a different way.It is not onl...
06/12/2026

When summer heat starts settling into southern Manitoba, your insulation starts working in a different way.

It is not only about keeping warm in winter. Good insulation also helps your home feel more comfortable when the sun is strong, the AC is running, and certain rooms start feeling warmer than others.

If your home is already feeling hard to keep comfortable this June, it may be worth taking a closer look before the hottest weeks arrive.

Call Summit Insulation Services to talk through your project.

Have a cabin or seasonal property in Manitoba? Spray foam insulation can make a big difference in how comfortable it sta...
06/08/2026

Have a cabin or seasonal property in Manitoba? Spray foam insulation can make a big difference in how comfortable it stays during summer heat waves and shoulder-season cold snaps.

Older cottages were often built with minimal insulation, which made sense decades ago but leaves modern owners dealing with hot upper floors, drafty walls, and high cooling costs. Spray foam upgrades work especially well in these structures because the material fills irregular cavities and seals around the unique framing you often find in older builds.

There's also a moisture benefit. Cottages near lakes or rivers face higher humidity, which can lead to wood rot and musty smells if insulation lets damp air through. Closed-cell spray foam blocks moisture and adds structural strength at the same time.

We’ve helped many Manitoba families upgrade their lake properties and cottages. Whether you use yours every weekend or just a few times a season, better insulation makes every visit more enjoyable.

Contact us to book a free consultation before peak cottage season hits. 204-400-1797

Spray foam actually serves a number of important purposes beyond regulating temperature. For example, during summer, whe...
06/05/2026

Spray foam actually serves a number of important purposes beyond regulating temperature. For example, during summer, when windows stay open, and outdoor activity ramps up, the dense seal of spray foam also helps block unwanted noise from outside, whether it's lawn equipment, road traffic, or barking dogs.

Many Manitoba homeowners notice the difference right away after upgrading. Rooms feel quieter and more peaceful, which is especially valuable in bedrooms, home offices, and nurseries. Closed-cell spray foam adds rigidity to wall assemblies, which dampens sound transmission better than traditional batt insulation.

If your home feels too loud during the summer months, your insulation may be part of the problem. The same air gaps that let hot air in also let sound travel freely through walls and ceilings.

Summit Insulation Services can assess your home and recommend solutions that improve both comfort and quiet. We work with homeowners across southern Manitoba to deliver insulation that performs in every season.

Reach out today for a free quote and find out how spray foam can make your home feel like a true retreat. 204-400-1797

Spray foam insulation does something traditional batt insulation can struggle to do consistently over time: it seals. Ba...
05/31/2026

Spray foam insulation does something traditional batt insulation can struggle to do consistently over time: it seals. Batt insulation slows heat transfer well when it's installed correctly, but compression, shifting, and gaps around penetrations can leave pathways for warm air to escape. Spray foam expands into those spaces and holds its form, creating an air barrier that stays in place.

For Gretna homeowners, that matters in both directions. Winter cold drives heat out through any available opening. Summer heat and humidity create condensation risks inside wall cavities and attic spaces where temperatures meet, and moisture can form. Spray foam helps stabilize those interior conditions year-round by limiting the uncontrolled air movement that causes both problems.

Whether you're upgrading an existing home or insulating a new build, we're here to help you figure out what makes the most sense.

Call us today. 204-400-5159

Spray foam insulation addresses both insulation and air sealing in a single application, which is one reason it's become...
05/25/2026

Spray foam insulation addresses both insulation and air sealing in a single application, which is one reason it's become a go-to option for homeowners in Gretna.

The bigger the difference between indoor and outdoor temperatures, the faster heat transfers through weak points in your attic, walls, and crawl space. Spray foam expands after application to fill cracks and openings, creating a continuous barrier that reduces drafts and helps maintain steady indoor temperatures.

Moisture control is part of the picture as well. Prairie homes experience substantial temperature swings throughout the year, and these shifts create conditions in which condensation can form inside wall cavities, along attic sheathing, and around rim joists. Spray foam limits air movement, reducing the chance of moisture problems developing in those spaces over time.

If you have questions about what type of insulation makes sense for your home, reach out for an expert assessment. 204-400-5159

One of the reasons insulation upgrades get put off is that the cost of not upgrading doesn't feel like a single large nu...
05/18/2026

One of the reasons insulation upgrades get put off is that the cost of not upgrading doesn't feel like a single large number. But a five-month Manitoba heating season adds up, and a home losing heat through an under-insulated attic, rim joists, or crawl space is running its furnace at a deficit every single day of winter.

A post-season assessment looks at the areas most likely to have underperformed, including attic insulation, rim joists, and air sealing, and gives you a clear picture of what's worth addressing before next season.

Booking in spring means any work can be completed during the warmer months, so it's in place and ready before the cold returns. If last winter left you with higher bills, uneven rooms, or persistent drafts, those are worth looking into now.

Call for expert insight: 204-400-5159

The hardest part of winter is behind you, and there's enough time before the next one to actually do something about any...
05/13/2026

The hardest part of winter is behind you, and there's enough time before the next one to actually do something about any problems you noticed with your home’s ability to heat itself.

The most telling indicator is your heating bill pattern across the season (not just the total). Homes with solid insulation and proper air sealing maintain more consistent indoor temperatures, so the furnace runs in shorter, more efficient cycles. A system that ran constantly all winter is worth paying attention to.

Drafts near exterior walls, cold floors, and uneven temperatures between rooms are the same problem showing up in different places. Air is moving through the building where it shouldn't be, and the insulation has gaps worth finding.

Spring is the right time for an assessment because any identified work can be done during the warmer months and ready before next winter.

Call us to book yours. 204-400-5159

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