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Home Sealing

The exterior of your home is also called the "envelope" or shell.  The insulation, outer walls, ceiling, doors, windows, and floors all work together to control airflow in and out of the structure, repel moisture, and prevent heat from being lost or gained inside your home. A high-performance envelope helps maintain a consistent temperature even under extremely hot or cold conditions. 

Our goal of home sealing is to improve the home envelope to make homes more comfortable and energy efficient. Most New York homes suffer occasionally from the effects of poor envelope performance. You're probably reading this because you are experiencing 'envelope' problems with your home. These may be high energy bills, drafts, cold floors, humidity or mold, dust or even insect infestation. You've come to the right place. All of those annoying discomforts and sometimes more serious issues can be relieved by repairing the building envelope.

Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because they are easy to feel — like those around windows and doors. But holes hidden in attics, basements, and crawlspaces are usually bigger problems. Sealing these leaks with caulk, spray foam, or weather stripping will have a great impact on improving your comfort and reducing utility bills.

New York homeowners are often concerned about sealing their house too tightly; however, this is very unlikely in most older homes. A certain amount of fresh air is needed for good indoor air quality and there are specifications that set the minimum amount of fresh air needed for a house.

Weatherstripping

An important component in gaining increases in the energy efficiency of your home. A 1/8-inch air gap along the opening of a pair of 7-foot doors is equivalent to a 10 inch square hole in the wall. Would you leave a window half open during the coldest night of the winter or the hottest day of the summer?.

If you are looking for a home sealing or a comprehensive home assesment in the Syracuse, New York area, please call us today at 315-463-4455 or complete our online request service form.