Air sealing is one of the most cost-effective energy efficiency improvements a home or building can undergo.
Eliminates Drafts to:
- Stabilizes House Temperatures
- Makes Indoor Air Quality Healthier
- Increases Energy Efficiency
- Prevents Icicles
- Aids Pest Infiltration
Insulation Man prioritizes air sealing with every insulation project we complete. We take the time to do it right so that you can enjoy long-term home comfort and energy bill savings.
WHICH AREAS
Very few homes are airtight. Most are riddled with small openings, called air leaks, that allow air to flow into and out of the house without control. This is a huge problem that can greatly reduce the R-value effectiveness of any insulation that is installed and bring outdoor air pollutants into your home.
In the winter months, houses located in the Southern Tier of NY and Northeastern PA experience large icicles and ice damming caused by air leaks in the attic and inadequate insulation.
Air leaks can be found just about anywhere in your home, although they are especially common in the attic, making air sealing your attic especially important. Other areas of concern include:
- Basement Rim Joists
- Chimney Shafts
- House Fans
- Seams Between Building Materials
- Windows and Doors
- Recessed Lighting
- Wire Penetrations
THE BEST MATERIALS FOR AIR SEALING A HOUSE
At Insulation Man, we utilize insulation and air sealing techniques to identify the most cost-effective methods of improving your home or building’s air barriers. We often use a combination of caulk, spray foam, and weatherstripping to air seal and weatherize a home.
FIND OUT WHETHER YOU WOULD BENEFIT FROM AIR SEALING SERVICES
If you’re not sure whether your home would benefit from insulation and air sealing, but you’ve noticed problems like high energy bills, cold drafts, and inconsistent room-to-room temperatures, consider an energy assessment. This comprehensive evaluation of your home’s energy efficiency will allow us to measure air leakage and locate problem areas so that we can close them up methodically, leading to significant improvements in home comfort, energy efficiency, and health.
