If the air you pay to heat and cool your home is escaping through your walls, creating an air seal will stop that waste and make your house more comfortable. An energy efficient insulation material like injection foam, which RetroFoam of Michigan uses in existing homes across the Lower Peninsula, creates an effective air barrier that prevents the indoor and outdoor air from mixing.

An untight building envelope is one of the primary causes of energy waste and higher utility bills, as well as uncomfortable drafts and temperature inconsistencies throughout a home. It can also cause moisture problems as warm indoor air condenses on cold exterior building materials. This condensation can lead to wood rot, mold growth, and structural damage.

Sealing Air Leaks Efficiently with Foam Insulation

Spray Foam Architects of Florida can be sealed with caulk or spray foam. For more significant leaks, a certified home performance contractor can use tools such as blower door tests and thermal imaging to locate problem areas, which are difficult to spot for homeowners.

Various factors impact the effectiveness of an air sealing job, including regional climate conditions and the choice of air-sealing products. For example, closed-cell spray foam provides superior sealing qualities because it has a dense, separate cellular structure that effectively fills gaps and irregularities while providing insulation. This type of foam is also ideal for rim joist air sealing in wood-framed floor systems, where multiple building components converge at this critical area.