Local Air Sealing in Metro Detroit
Air leakage is one of the biggest sources of heating and cooling loss in a home. In fact, according to ENERGY STAR, if you added up all of the leaks and gaps in a typical home’s envelope, it would be the equivalent of having a window open every day of the year. That’s where Turner’s knowledgeable and experienced experts come in! We are a local insulation contractor who specializes in air tests and air sealing applications.
As Metro Detroit’s Owens Corning™ Certified Energy Expert®, we have been trained on the latest building science innovations, including preventing and resolving air filtration issues. We apply high-performing air sealing products to penetrate cracks and gaps for maximum performance.
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Do you have drafty rooms? Is your home extra hot in the summer and colder in the winter? Air sealing your home is a crucial way to save energy, lower heating and cooling costs, and enjoy a healthier, quieter space.
Averaged across the U.S., weatherization measures such as air sealing and increasing the quality and thickness of attic insulation can reliably reduce energy usage by 12–18%. Deeper building retrofits—like adding insulation to walls, basements, and rim joists and installing higher-efficiency windows—could deliver around 33% energy savings.*
Typically, energy loss is found through a home energy test or energy audit. During this process, a blower door test is conducted to detect where energy is being lost in a home. We can then take the right steps to improve the energy efficiency of a home, such as applying rigid foam to rim joists, applying energy seals, caulking and sealing cracks, and weatherizing the space.
About Blower Door Tests
A blower door is a powerful fan that we can temporarily mount into the frame of an exterior doorway in your home. The fan pulls air out of the house, lowering the air pressure inside. The higher outside air pressure then flows in through all unsealed gaps, cracks or wiring penetrations.
While the blower test is being conducted, we may use an infrared camera to look at the walls, ceilings and floors to find specific locations where insulation is missing and air is leaking. The energy testing will help to determine the air infiltration rate of your home. A blower door also helps to measure and verify the level of air leakage reduction once proper air sealing solutions have been installed.
Don’t delay. Air seal today!
Schedule a consult with your local air sealing contractor, Turner Insulation. Plus, check out our Rebates & Resources center to learn about the tax credits and rebates available for air sealing your home.
*Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, July 2023
