Facts and Importance of Home Air Sealing

Insulating your home is a very important step in making sure that everything is energy-efficient; in other words, it does not force your heating or cooling system beyond its limits. Air sealing is one aspect of this need; basically it is the process of reducing the amount of air that leaks in and out of your home, thus allowing the temperature to stabilize more readily.

Air leakage happens when outside air comes in and conditioned air leaves via your windows and other similar channels in your home. The goal of insulation is to minimize massive air leakages, which of course excuses your vents whose job is to control and mediate this airflow.

When you seal these other air pathways, any insulation that you set up will work more efficiently. In fact, most contractors will seal the air first before applying any insulation; this way, your home will not only be more energy-efficient, but will also provide an excellent barrier for moisture penetration which can severely damage your home interior.

If you're having your home insulated just in time for the cold season, be sure to ask your contractor to have it air sealed first. This way, you and your family will be able to enjoy the holidays with comfortable heating and a stable energy bill.