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Air
Sealing -
How
Does the Air Escape? |
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Air enters and
leaves your home through every
hole, nook, and cranny. The
largest source of air exchange,
about one-third, comes in and
out through openings in your
ceilings, walls, and floors.
Other areas include ducts,
fireplace, plumbing
penetrations, windows, doors,
fans, and even electric outlets
and light switches.
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Some exchange of
air is important for your indoor
air quality to be at a healthy
level. However, many homes may
not be "tight" enough - meaning
you can't control the flow of
that air on your terms. Warm air
leaking into your home during
the summer and out of your home
during the winter can waste a
lot of your energy dollars!
Plus, unwanted air can cause
cold drafts or hot spots, making
you and your family
uncomfortable year round.
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During your
Suburban Insulation Energy
Audit, we will identify what
your overall, whole-house air
exchange rate is and how that
compares to Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR® recommended
levels. Key areas for
improvement will be noted and
treatment will be customized for
your home's unique needs.
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One of the
quickest dollar-saving
investments in your home is to
have all seams, cracks, and
openings to the outside
appropriately sealed. You can
save as much as 20% on your
heating and cooling bill by
reducing the air leaks in your
home.
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Depending On Your Test Results,
Air Sealing Treatment Options
May Include:
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Caulking
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Sealing with tape
or spray foam
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Adding or
replacing weather-stripping
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Insulating your
outlet and switch plates
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Sources of Air Leaks in Your
Home
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 Areas
that leak air into and out of
your home cost you lots of
money. We check the areas
listed:
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1. Dropped
Ceiling
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2. Recessed light
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3. Attic entrance
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4. Sill plates
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5. Water and
furnace flues
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6. All ducts
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7. Door frames
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8. Chimney
flashing
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9. Window frames
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10. Electrical
outlets and switches
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11. Plumbing and
utility access
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What Is Involved
In Air Sealing?
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This procedure
can typically be performed in a
few hours.
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Our Technicians
will come to your home at the
scheduled time. They are
professional, courteous and
respectful of your home and your
family.
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Your home will be
sealed by experts with little
interruption to your daily
routine.
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After they have
completed the procedure, they
will be sure to remove all
tools, equipment and debris. Our
Technicians will also clean-up
the project area, including
vacuuming and sweeping as
needed.
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