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Air
infiltration is a problem that's easy to correct while
your house is being built.
Most
existing homes in America have this energy problem.
One
of the country's most critical home energy problems is
air infiltration. United States Government Energy Labs
estimate that air infiltration wastes up to 40% of every
home heating and cooling dollar. Unfortunately, most
residential buildings were constructed before the size
of the problem, and the ease of the solution, were so
widely known.
 What
is it?
 People
call it "air infiltration" but, technically,
it's unwanted, uncontrolled air-flow through the house,
moving in or out of the structure.
For
example, in cold weather, the heated air inside the
house flows out. Frigid outside air and moisture leak in
rooms feel drafty.
This
uncontrolled air disrupts the temperature, air pressure
and humidity of the living space, in any weather. The
heating and cooling system has to work harder to
maintain your family's comfort.
Energy
is wasted and that causes higher utility bills.
How
does it occur?
Air
infiltration is caused by leaks around windows and
doors, and by the spaces, joints, voids and cracks
hidden inside the structure.
Hidden
is the problem. Once the house is finished, gaps become
invisible but they are there.
Air
penetrates the building shell in one location, flows
through interior cavities and emerges at a different
location.
Typically,
this uncontrolled air travels through the house inside
walls and ceilings, under baseboards, and along hidden
pathways in the plumbing and electrical system.
Even
the best-built houses have seams and gaps that permit
air infiltration.
 The
Answer.
Have
your contractor fill and seal all the gaps in and around
the house framework — during construction — to block
air infiltration at the house, before it can get
started. Then insulate your home with some form of
Better Insulation. Just Call a contractor in your area
listed on this site for a free consultation.
It's
that simple. Get information. Make a decision. Save
yourself a lot of money.
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