4 STEPS to Advanced Envelope Air Sealing
HOW It Works
AeroSeal Envelope is an interior applied air sealing system that seals all building envelope leaks up to ½ inch. The waterborne acrylic sealant is applied by pressuring a targeted building area, then spraying the aerosolized sealant into the pressurized space.​
The sealant is self-guided to the edges of visible and invisible leaks creating a seal, not by packing the gap, but by accumulating across the surface of leaks. The sealant is applied within 60-90 minutes and dried before system clean up is complete allowing construction to resume shortly after the process is complete with little to no impact on standard construction schedules.
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The system measures the envelope leakage in real time, enabling the system to dial in specific requirements for air leakage and guarantee the results.
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With our technology, air sealing can be applied pre or post drywall (sheetrock) and it will adhere to various building materials, including drywall, lumber (treated and untreated), metal, and OSB.
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AeroSeal Envelope, revolutionizes the process of building envelope air sealing. This smart technology eliminates human error, ensuring a meticulous seal in areas that are often inaccessible with manual techniques. AeroSeal Envelope not only makes compliance with stringent codes and requirements practical but also more affordable than ever before, delivering guaranteed results.
4 STEPS to Advanced Envelope Air Sealing
STEP 1: Prep & Setup
Prep the area by covering any opening that won’t be sealed. This includes taping or covering any designed openings or finished horizontal surfaces within the space. Emitters are then set up throughout the area to be sealed. The equipment is then set up. This includes blower door, emitters, hoses, and the AreoBarrier machines.
STEP 2: Pressurize & Apply
Using a blower door, the space is pressurized. After that, a computer controls the entire process including controlling the temperature, pressure, humidity, and distribution of sealant within the space during the process.
STEP 3: Seal & Monitor
With the AeroSeal Envelope process you see results in real time. You have complete control over your desired level of air tightness and can achieve any level of tightness required. At the end of the process, a final blower door test is run to verify the sealing results. AeroSeal Envelope then provides a Certificate of Completion showing pre and post seal leakage.
STEP 4: Clean Up
After the sealing is complete, work can resume in the space within 30 minutes. At that time, clean up of all equipment and removal of all tape and coverings can occur.
Is My Property a Good Fit For AreoSeal Envelope?
Aeroseal Envelopes can be used for new construction or remodeling projects. If you are interested in getting our recommendations on improving your property’s energy efficiency, we would be happy to discuss options from Aeroseal to blown-in insulation and provide additional information regarding pricing and project timelines. For more information, please contact our team.
A waterborne acrylic sealant is aerosolized and applied to a pressurized building envelope. As the air flow escapes, the sealant is carried into the leaking joints where it collects and forms a seal.
This process is monitored in real time so any specific CFM or ACH target level can be dialed in. The sealant is Ultra-Low VOC and UL GREENGUARD Gold certified. This means it can be used in any building and has no off-gassing.
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Key Benefits
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Most economical to install at rough in or drywall stage of construction but can be applied to unoccupied, finished spaces.
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Will not stick to vertical surfaces.
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Ultra-Low VOC with no off-gassing means construction can resume same day as application.
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In Multi-family builds, you will easily achieve compartmentalization needs reducing noise transmission, odor transfer, pest migration and maximize unit climate control.
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ACH and CFM rates are monitored and recorded in real time for verification and code compliance needs completed in one Sealing Application.
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
Affordable Airtightness
In residential applications, reduced envelope leakage means increased durability, reduced mechanical loads, improved energy efficiency, and more economical renewable energy options. More importantly, a tighter building envelope can help increase the comfort of a home and improve the overall indoor air quality within the home, leading to a better living environment for the homeowner.
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MULTI FAMILY HOMES
Code Compliance Made Easy
AeroBarrier is a perfect solution for compartmentalization and multi-family applications. Not only will a tighter building envelope help save energy, but it will also help stop moisture drive and reduce stack effect in the entire building. It will also help control sound and smell transfer, improve overall occupant comfort, and help mitigate pest movement which helps to enhance the environment in each unit.
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COMMERCIAL & MULICIPAL BUILDINGS
Fastest Path to Energy Savings
AeroSeal Envelope is not only for residential applications. Aerosol sealing is proven to be extremely effective at sealing commercial spaces too. In commercial projects, AeroSeal Envelope is able to reduce up to 80% of the building leakage and more importantly, it is able to bring the buildings within the USACE specification for envelope leakage. Using AeroSeal Envelope in new or retrofit commercial applications improves the sealing effectiveness, reduces labor costs, and improves the consistency of installation.
WHY Home Builders Use AeroSeal Envelope
Remove all guesswork when you are ready to seal a new or existing home. AeroSeal Envelope is a self-guided sealing system that seals holes practically invisible to the human eye. When applied at rough-in or after the first coat of drywall, minimal prep is required. It is guaranteed to meet your desired ACH50 (Air Change per Hour at 50 Pa) target.
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AeroSeal Envelope won 'Best in Show' and 'Most Innovative Building Product' at the Best of IBS Awards. It was also recognized by the 2019 Green Builder® Sustainability Awards as a 2019 Fast Company World Changing Idea.
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It is a perfect air solution for single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Innovative Air Sealing can help you get the credits you need for new housing.
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Meets the new code compliance requirements easily.
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Most see up to a 75% reduction in air changes per hour.
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Includes a pre and post blower door test as well as an Air Sealing Certificate from AeroBarrier.
These are verified, measurable results you can rely on.