Sealing the building envelope in areas where cold air can enter and warm air can escape. Doors, plumbing penetrations, attic hatch, duct penetrations, wall receptacles, etc.
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Reduce air leakage and pollutants
from entering your home
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Reduce heat loss during the cold months
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Allows your home to operate at a safe
level
with proper air exchange
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Makes your home more comfortable
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Reduce energy consumption
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Saves you money
Homeowners may be aware of air leaks around windows and doors, but other gaps are often found around plumbing pipes; attic hatch; duct penetrations from dryer, range hood and bathroom fans; exterior wall receptacles and other penetrations thru the exterior walls.
Draftproofing involves sealing the building envelope in areas where cold air can enter and warm air can escape.
A door fan or blower door test measures the size of leaks to the building envelope and assist in locating these leaks. This test done before and after a HAAS upgrade with provide accurate measurements as to the improvements to your home.
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