Are you wondering if air sealing is a worthwhile investment for your home? The answer is “yes!” It can significantly affect your home’s overall comfort and efficiency, create a healthier environment for your family, and save you a lot of money.
Air sealing is a service that involves closing up the tiny openings throughout your home where the air gets in or out. Most homes, even newer ones, have many gaps, nooks, and crevices. You’ll find them everywhere, from the foundation to the attic, and as your home ages, these openings only become more pronounced. Sealing them up tight reduces air loss, which has numerous benefits.
The first thing you’ll notice is improved airflow. You might think sealing up gaps would mean less air movement, but the opposite is true. Think of your home as a self-contained entity. Air flows in and out, regulated by your HVAC equipment, and gets distributed in a pressurized system. But when you have several openings where the air is escaping, you lose that needed pressure. Those little gaps then control your airflow instead of the HVAC, and that air is not distributed well or evenly. As a result, some areas of the house may be cool and drafty, while others become overly warm, stuffy, and uncomfortable. Air sealing alleviates that problem and improves airflow by allowing your HVAC system to do its job more effectively.
Another key improvement is better air quality. Air sealing elevates the quality of your indoor air because you’ll have less moisture and humidity getting in from the outside, and fewer pollutants like mold and allergens, too. Those pollutants can be a serious threat to your family’s health.
The next benefit you’ll notice is more stable and consistent room temperatures. Even though heated air naturally rises, and cool air naturally sinks, when you aren’t losing it, it can be more efficiently redistributed, making your home much more comfortable overall.
Lastly, the improved HVAC efficiency that air sealing creates can also save you money. Your home’s equipment won’t have to work as hard, may need less maintenance, and may last longer. And best of all, it helps to lower your monthly energy bills. Studies show that air sealing can save you as much as 15% of your heating and cooling costs. Energy Star and the EPA highly recommend it.
Air sealing is a win-win that benefits your home, family members, and wallet. It’s a service that homeowners should consider hand in hand with their home’s insulation, but there’s a catch. If you do it, you have to do it right. Achieving the proper airflow balance is a critically important part of the process. If you don’t know what you’re doing, over-sealing could also be a problem. A skilled professional is your wisest choice.
Northern Generations Construction is proud to be the area’s leading home sealing experts. We utilize only the highest quality products and state-of-the-art equipment; our experienced team of professionals is second to none. We offer a complete and comprehensive experience customized to your needs, including air sealing, roofing, and insulation. Contact us today for an estimate and let us give you the comfortable and efficient home you deserve.
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