Air leak / Discussions

...air like so many building products these days do. Read more below. After a look over those pages let us know if you have more questions. Aerobarrier Air Barrier Spray for Sealing air leaks in Attics or Homes Whether you're fixing a leak or finishing a renovation, choosing the right sealant for home repairs ensures the ...

...air, would it be effective in eliminating drafts and and behave much like a triple glazed window?  Who would make a prototype to test the idea?  The bladder would be easy to insert or remove and would be almost invisible.  I think the idea has merit.   Fixing leaks around windows is important, but I think your solution...

...air barrier spray you likely read about here does not stick to vertical surfaces, but it does fill all the holes (up to a certain size), so no other technique is needed. For anyone reading along, this is the article – Aerobarrier home and attic air-sealing spray When a house is pressurized, the fine particles of the Ae...

...air quality could/should be improved in older leaky homes as well. Or would the excessive air leaks make the HRV not effective? The only way to truly know if an HRV is required in an older home would be to do a blower door test to measure the rate of air leakage in your home. If you are improving the envelope and mak...

...Air will enter through doors, windows and leaks in the walls. That would be the case with a home built in the 60s that has not had a major renovation to improve thermal performance and air tightness. This page here explains it well - How to balance air pressure in a home Depressurizing a home is a greater concern with ...