Roofing, siding, windows, and doors all stand out as vital parts of the building enclosure that separate indoors from out. But how much thought should homeowners put to the benefits of air sealing various spaces throughout their home? And which areas should they focus on? That’s where you come in.
By helping your customers locate and air seal the gaps, cracks, and seams where air can enter and exit their home, you’ll help improve their quality of air and quality of life. So get ready to show homeowners how to optimize the comfort and energy efficiency of their living spaces and control the air that flows through those spaces.
EDUCATING YOUR CUSTOMERS
While some homeowners are familiar with the concept of air sealing their home to keep air from escaping and entering, they don’t necessarily have a full understanding of how to go about it in an informed and thorough way. There’s value to being their source of expertise. With the right knowledge and tools, you can seal wide gaps and hard-to-reach attic spaces and help create more energy efficient homes for your customers.
The more your customers understand pollutant-reducing and cost-saving benefits of better airflow, the more convinced they’ll be about the importance of air sealing spaces throughout the home, from basement to attic. Here are some tips you can share that center around the advantages of air sealing.
MAXIMIZING ENERGY EFFICIENCY & IMPROVING AIR QUALITY
Air leakage can make the most advanced and energy efficient HVAC systems less effective by allowing conditioned air to escape and outside air to infiltrate the home. Demonstrate to homeowners that sealing air leaks helps to ensure HVAC systems operate at peak efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
For example, you can use Great Stuff Wide Spray, a durable, weather-resistant foam sealant made for pros that covers tight gaps behind pipes and electrical penetrations, and around HVAC junctions.
Beyond improving energy efficiency, it helps to communicate to homeowners that air sealing with professional wide gap coverage can seal out leaks that let in dust, pollen, and other air pollutants that can aggravate allergies.
MOISTURE AND PEST CONTROL
A couple of other issues to make homeowners aware of are the moisture and pest prevention benefits of proper air sealing. By sealing large wall penetrations and attic seams along with insulation and ventilation, you can block entry points and prevent damage from mold, mildew, and pest invasion.
BE A SOURCE OF EFFECTIVE AIR SEALING AND SOUND ADVICE
Sharing tips like these are a real value to clients and customers. It’s a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills and use innovative products to quickly cover wide gaps and hard-to-reach spaces.
Learn how to get the most performance out of Great Stuff Wide Spray. This video takes you through the steps—from prep to spray techniques.
