A Builder’s Guide to Air-Sealing

Air-sealing improves energy efficiency, comfort, and durability in homes by reducing drafts and lowering utility bills.

Air-sealing is key to creating energy-efficient homes with reduced drafts, lower utility bills, and better indoor air quality. Whether you’re sealing up a new build or retrofitting an existing structure, proper air-sealing can have a major impact on comfort and long-term durability.

Download this guide today to learn essential strategies for air-sealing and insulating, including how versatile spray foam products can help create a tight, energy-efficient building envelope.

Inside you’ll find:

  • What to consider when choosing the right insulation for different areas
  • Air-sealing basics, including critical locations and effective methods
  • The best practices for insulating and sealing rim joists
  • How to create a tight air barrier in any type of home
  • Three effective ways to insulate basement walls, from spray foam to rigid foam

 

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