Air tightness / Discussions

How do you stop air leaks in an old 1950's house?

...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 ...

Posted by Don Fraser Sept. 3, 2021 Air and vapour barriers 1 response

What is the process to seal a house using Aero barrier spray?

...airtight homes, because no amount of human due diligence with a roll of tape will be able to plug the amount of holes that this spray can do. This is a technique that we would recommend applying to any new home build or full retrofit renoation project that includes working on airtightness.   

Posted by Santiago Pacheco Feb. 13, 2020 Air and vapour barriers 3 responses

Improving the efficiency of a home built in 1978 during renovations, do I need an HRV?

...air leakage in your home. If you are improving the envelope and making your home more airtight, with luck you will get to the point where you need ventilation system to provide fresh air. But that really depends on how thorough a job you do. What sort of repairs are you doing? Either (or both) of the following pages ma...

Posted by joe cruikshank Feb. 8, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

Do you have a diagram showing effect of winds on the pressure inside the house?

...air pressure inside the house, wind will create a negative pressure on the opposite side of a home and draw air from that wall. Air pressure in the home will also be affected by any mechanical exhaust you have like a central vac, stove hood, bathroom fans, etc. The natural stack effect of warm air rising will create a ...

Posted by Bryan Bargen June 8, 2018 Air and vapour barriers 1 response