Moisture gets pushed into cavities
Every thaw and refreeze moves warm, damp indoor air into walls and attics through gaps around wires, pot lights and top plates. It condenses on cold sheathing and freezes. Next chinook, it melts and soaks in.
Calgary and area
Insulation contractor serving Calgary
Local Calgary service for spray foam, attics, shops, barns, new builds and larger commercial projects.
Exterior walls, renovation
Who we are in Calgary
A local Calgary insulation team
Aires Spray Foam & Insulation is a family-owned contractor based in Edmonton and Calgary. Our Calgary crews handle spray foam, attic insulation, shops, barns, new builds and larger commercial projects.
Projects are scheduled by scope, access and site requirements. Most spray foam jobs are completed in one day, while larger commercial and agricultural work gets a written schedule with the quote.
The work itself is the same as in Edmonton: closed cell spray foam, blown-in fibreglass and cellulose, insulation removal, vent and vapour barrier repair, and fireproof coatings over exposed foam. See the full list on our insulation services page.
Calgary weather
What chinooks do to a house
Edmonton gets long, steady cold. Calgary gets cold that keeps breaking. A chinook can take you from -30°C to above freezing inside a day, then the arch closes and it drops again.
Loose fill settles faster
Wet cellulose or fibreglass that freezes and thaws over and over packs down. An attic that was R-50 when it went in can lose real depth over a few winters.
Ice dams start inside
Ice dams get blamed on the roof. Most of the time the cause is warm air leaking into the attic and melting snow on the deck. Stop the air and the dam usually goes away, which is why the fix happens in the attic and new shingles won't solve it.
Frost on rim joists
Basement rim joists are where a lot of Calgary homes leak. In a cold snap you can see frost on the joist ends. Two or three inches of closed cell foam seals and insulates that band in one pass.
What we do down south
Calgary services
Each page covers the Calgary side of the job.
Spray foam insulation in Calgary
Closed cell foam for rim joists, basements, crawlspaces, additions, shops and barns. Air and vapour control in one layer.
Read moreAttic insulation in Calgary
Air sealing first, then blown-in fibreglass or cellulose to the depth you need. Removal of old or wet insulation, and vent repair.
Read moreFireproofing
DC315 thermal and ignition barrier over exposed foam in shops and garages, and cementitious fireproofing on structural steel.
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Acreages and barns
Horse barns, shops and Quonsets outside the city
The acreages around Calgary are full of buildings that suit foam. Horse barns, machine shops, Quonsets and heated garages are all good fits for closed cell foam. It bonds to steel and wood, cuts the condensation that drips off a cold roof, and gives mice nothing to eat or nest in.
Chinooks are hard on barns. Warm, humid air from animals hits a steel skin that just swung 30 degrees, and you get rain indoors. Foam on the inside of the skin keeps that surface warm enough that it doesn't sweat. More on that on our agricultural spray foam page.
New builds and renovations
When the walls are open, that's the time
Calgary keeps building, and new homes and basement developments are where spray foam is easiest to install. The studs are bare, nothing is in the way, and the foam can go into every cavity, around every box and up into the rim joist before drywall.
If you're finishing a basement, the best time to call is after framing and electrical and before the insulation inspection. Our team of experts will guide you through the specifics of your project and coordinate the quoted assembly with site requirements.
- Exterior walls in new builds
- Cathedral and vaulted ceilings
- Basement walls and rim joists
Service area
Places we quote around Calgary
We quote jobs across Calgary and in these nearby communities. If you're further out on an acreage, call with the location.
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Cochrane
- Chestermere
- Okotoks
A note on CEIP in Calgary
The City of Calgary runs its own Clean Energy Improvement Program, separate from the Edmonton-area program we're qualified for. If you want to finance insulation through your property taxes in Calgary, check the city's qualified contractor list before you book anyone. We'll still quote the job either way.
Need service in Edmonton? Our Edmonton insulation page covers that region, including CEIP.
Booking
How a Calgary job gets booked
Same process we use everywhere, with a bit more planning up front.
Send the details
Call or email with the address, photos and rough sizes. We reply within 24 hours.
Estimate
A site visit or a phone consultation, depending on the job. Free and no obligation.
Written quote
What goes where, which material and how thick, and a date that works for the project.
Install
We show up on the booked date. Most jobs are completed in one day.
Walkthrough and clean-up
We walk the job with you, trim overspray and haul out the mess. One-year workmanship warranty on all of it.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Is Aires based in Calgary?
Yes. Aires is based in Edmonton and Calgary, with crews serving both cities and nearby communities.
Are you a CEIP contractor in Calgary?
Our CEIP qualification covers Edmonton and approved surrounding municipalities. Calgary runs its own CEIP program, so check the City of Calgary's qualified contractor list before you book a CEIP-financed project.
What towns around Calgary do you quote?
We quote jobs in Calgary and nearby communities including Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and Okotoks. For acreages and farm buildings further out, call with the location and we'll let you know.
Do chinooks really affect insulation?
Yes. Fast swings between deep cold and above-freezing temperatures push moist air into wall and attic cavities, where it condenses and freezes. Air sealing and closed cell foam limit how much moisture gets in.
How do I get a quote for a Calgary job?
Call (780) 916-7131 or email [email protected] with photos, measurements if you have them, and the address. We reply within 24 hours, and estimates are free.
Get a free quote
Tell us what you're insulating and where. We'll book a walkthrough, measure it, and send you a written quote. Serving Calgary.
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