Imagine that you have a small boat and steered it into a cluster of jagged rocks.
Air sealing in the attic.
We spray foam around most of these including around light fixtures bathroom fans open wall cavities and plumbing stacks.
While you are in the attic sealing air leaks look for any ductwork that may be up there.
Other items like chimneys and recessed lights require special methods.
Attic insulation air sealing experts enjoy a more comfortable healthy and efficient home with quality attic insulation services.
Sealing duct leaks can improve the efficiency of your hvac system by around 20.
Attic air sealing is the priority.
Air seal your attic for energy savings.
Attics are often under insulated and under sealed leading to wasted energy and wasted spend by the homeowners.
When you re done sealing your attic bypasses push the insulation back into place with an old broom handle or stick as you back out of the attic.
Lights fans plumbing stacks chimneys etc.
Your focus should be on the attic when you begin air sealing.
If your hatch rests directly on the moldings like ours did add 2 1 2 in wide stops around the.
The boat suffers and has a few holes in the bottom of it.
If you have ducts that aren t sealed you are probably leaking a lot of conditioned air into your attic space.
Any hole in your ceiling is called a thermal bypass or air leak.
Then finish up by sealing the access hatch with self sticking foam weatherstrip photos 10 and 11.