Air Sealing

The Most Important Energy Efficiency Improvement

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Air that leaks through your home's envelope − the outer walls, windows, doors, and other openings − wastes a tremendous amount of energy and increases your utility costs. A well-sealed envelope, coupled with the right amount of insulation, can make a real difference on your utility bills.

IMPROVE COMFORT.

Sealing leaks and adding insulation can improve the overall comfort of your home and help to fix many of the following common household problems.

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Air Sealing Improves:

  • Cold Rooms

  • Freezing Floors

  • Frozen Pipes

  • Excessive outside noise

  • Pollen, dust, and insects entering your home

  • Improper Humidity Control

  • Ice Dams on the roof or eaves

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Trigger Spray Foam

If you're having problems with uncomfortable rooms and high heating and cooling bills, the energy experts at EMS are here to help. We can test your home for air leakage problems and provide you with the air sealing services you need!

A combination of spray foam and trigger foam will help to create a tight air and thermal barrier for the home. The foam application is applied to recessed lighting, electrical penetrations, whole house fans, etc. Many of the common household drafts are solved by a properly air sealed home.