Can we help you with an air sealing project?

Every Nashville homeowner wants their home to be comfy throughout every passing season. Installing proper insulation is a big step in preparing your home for every kind of weather, but there is one more integral part to improving the comfort, performance, and energy efficiency of your home: air sealing.

We know your home is important to you, which is why it’s important to us. Our team of air sealing experts is here to make sure your home is airtight and ready for your family to enjoy year-round. It’s our mission to create a more energy efficient Nashville community, one home at a time, through efficient insulation and air sealing.

Worker air sealing a floor.
Air Sealing a window

Air Sealing 101

Every home or building has small gaps or holes in various places, such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces, that allow air to leak out of the building or pass through the structure. You may not think much of these small gaps, but they cost you money and comfort every month they go unsealed and unnoticed. Air sealing seals these leaks and closes the gaps.

The Benefits of Air Sealing

Your entire family will benefit from air sealing your home. Air sealing:

Eliminates the loss of conditioned air

Air sealing prevents air from escaping through the holes and gaps in your home, keeping warm air inside during the winter months and cool air inside during the summer, maximizing your home’s energy efficiency.

Improves indoor climate control/temperature regulation

Since air is not escaping in or out of your home, your HVAC system will have an easier time maintaining an optimal indoor temperature.

Lowers energy bills

With air no longer escaping through cracks and gaps, your HVAC system will run less often, lowering your energy consumption and your energy bills each month.

Where to Air Seal

The biggest places a home needs air sealing are in areas around the basement and attic. Some leaks are easily spotted, while others are smaller, such as around light boxes, plumbing stacks, and soffit drops.

Air sealing can be applied in new construction and existing buildings during a retrofit or remodel to complement fibrous insulation, such as fiberglass.

Keep in mind:

  • During construction or remodeling, take the extra step and air seal your top plates to reduce air transfer from conditioned living space to unconditioned attic space.
  • In retrofit applications or remodeling, air sealing is done in open cavities or in an attic after fiberglass or cellulose insulation is removed and before reinstalling.
Area of new construction air sealing.

But Isn’t Insulation Enough?

Many homeowners wonder if air sealing is needed when they’re already adding insulation to their home. While installing proper home insulation is extremely important, it’s often not enough. Fibrous insulations, such as fiberglass, are not air barriers and won’t seal air leaks. Although they provide excellent thermal protection, they don’t stop air from passing through small gaps and holes. When installing insulation, it’s important to combine air sealing with your insulation to maximize your home’s energy efficiency.

One type of insulation that combines air sealing and insulation in one easy step is spray foam insulation. This is a very popular choice among homeowners and may be the ideal solution for your home too.

Trusted Air Sealing Services for Nashville Homeowners

Our dedicated team of insulation contractors installs only the highest quality insulation and air sealing products in Nashville area homes. We specialize in air sealing techniques and services and strive for 100% customer satisfaction. We’re here to identify your home’s air leaks and eliminate them to maximize your home’s energy efficiency.

Concerned you’re letting all the good air get away? Reach out today to learn more about our air sealing services for your Nashville home. A member of our expert team will answer all your questions and provide you with a free estimate.