Denver Metro Area Air Sealing

Denver Metro home air sealing Along with getting an energy audit, air sealing is not only one of the most inexpensive projects but can also have the biggest impact in terms of comfort and energy savings. Along with insulation upgrades, we can provide hundreds of dollars in rebates from Xcel Energy as an approved contractor,…

Looking down at a ladder from an attic with fiberglass insulation on the floor through an open attic hatch
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Should You Consider Air Sealing Your Attic? (Pros and Cons)

When insulating your house, you may not consider the attic since you barely spend time there. However, air sealing your attic can provide additional benefits you may not have thought about, so you need to consider all the possible advantages and disadvantages before deciding.

An air duct with the cover off, and caulking around the outside of it. This helps prevent hot attic air from getting into the room.
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Air Sealing Your Home For Efficiency: Your Ultimate Guide

One of the new buzzwords people use when talking about energy-efficient homes is air sealing. As we learn in BPI energy auditor training, this is the first thing we tackle for energy efficiency. The return on investment vs. anything else is really hard to beat. Apparently, it’s essential if you want your home to be…

A picture of a man using caulk to seal the gaps around an electrical outlet with the cover off. This helps for energy efficiency by air sealing your home.
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What is Air Sealing a Home? (And Why It’s So Effective)

Do you have a drafty or uncomfortable house? Or maybe your electric bills just seem higher than they should be. Or maybe the different floors of your home have a significant temperature difference? Homes that are not air sealed might be all of the above, and cause other issues to boot.

a row of recessed can lights hanging from a wood paneled-ceiling readied for installation
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Can Lights: Ultimate Guide to Insulating and Air Sealing

You’re probably wasting 35% of the energy in your home without even knowing it, and the little can lights in your attic have a lot to do with it. Insulating and air sealing your recessed attic lights is a sure way to reduce your home’s energy usage and lower your monthly utility bills.

Air ducts in a home with metal-baked tape applied to prevent air duct leakage
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The Beginner’s Guide to Air Duct Sealing: Three Proven Methods

Duct sealing is usually an afterthought in many home improvement projects, but it can make or break the efficiency of your HVAC systems. Generally, air duct pathways are imperfect and have tiny gaps that can leak large amounts of air.