Home Insulation Services - Attic Air Leaks in Kent County Delaware

This Felton Delaware homeowner had rooms that were hot during the summer and cold in the winter. During the Energy Audit the blower door was used to show the homeowner how stack effect allowed the air they just heated to escape through all the small holes throughout the house. The normal response when homeowners see this is that they thought the house was supposed to breath. While a little leakage is ok, the typical new home loses 50% or more air than the maximum recommended leakage for the home. The best way to allow your home to breath is through mechanical ventilation. With the use of mechanical ventilation an HRV or ERV is used to create a control air leak that conditions and filters the air before bringing it into your home.