March 20, 2017

Do you find yourself avoiding certain parts of your home every winter? No matter how powerful your heating system is, drafts (especially on windy days) can create an uncomfortable home. Drafty rooms are a common problem for many homeowners, but these leaks are often more than just a room-specific inconvenience. Drafty rooms can be a sign of deeper energy efficiency issues and can be a big impact on the comfort level of your entire home. Drafts indicate air leakage, meaning your heating system is working overtime to maintain a certain temperature in your home.

If you’re struggling with drafts, don’t despair! You don't have to wait for spring to find relief. Assured Insulation has an easy, effective solution that can get to the source of what’s causing drafts and stop them from ruining your indoor environment.

The Cause of Drafts: Gaps & Cracks in Your Home

Drafty spots in your home are caused by air leaking in and out of your home. Cold air can leak into your home around a multitude of different structures, including electrical outlets, recessed light fixtures, doors, windows, attic hatches, wire penetrations, baseboards, and gaps in corners. These leakage points are often miniscule and can be scattered throughout your home, but together, can equal the leakage equivalent of leaving a window wide open all year round. Leaks make it nearly impossible to regulate temperature in your home’s living spaces, which ends up ultimately compromising your comfort.

The Solution: High-Performance Insulation & Air Sealing

When combined, insulation and air sealing are extremely effective against drafts. Sealing up cracks and gaps eliminates hidden leakage points in your home’s envelope and stop unwanted heat transfer. High-performance insulation (like cellulose and spray foam) helps reinforce air sealing by providing an extra layer of thermal protection around your home’s perimeter. In addition to boosting home comfort, these services can also reduce strain on your heating system and cut down on heating bills.

Ready to get comfortable and stop drafts? Assured Insulation Solutions can help you down the path to comfort. Our expertly trained technicians have the knowledge and the know-how to make your air sealing and insulation upgrades effective AND long-lasting.

Contact Assured Insulation Solutions to discuss draft-eliminating strategies today!