Many homes throughout Chicagoland, especially older ones, have gaps or other open seams that lead to significant air loss and inefficiencies. Air sealing your home closes these gaps, leading to numerous benefits, like enhanced temperature control, healthier indoor air, and reduced energy usage.
ARC Insulation offers air sealing services with traditional methods—like spray foam insulation, caulking, and weatherstripping—as well as with AeroBarrier, a water-based and non-toxic sealant that can meet, and often exceed, high levels of airtightness.
How AeroBarrier Works in Existing Homes
AeroBarrier is a highly effective air sealant that revolutionizes the industry with its automated process. While it’s ideal for new construction, AeroBarrier can also be installed in existing homes with extensive preparation measures. Our team will need access to all areas of the building to ensure the sealant can reach every nook and cranny.
- Preparation: AeroBarrier will adhere to anything it touches, so it’s important to protect anything you don’t want covered in sealant. This includes furniture, floors, HVAC equipment, appliances, and vents.
- Pressurization: A blower door is set up to pressurize the home, forcing inside air to escape through existing leaks and cracks.
- Application: AeroBarrier equipment is set up, and the sealant is aerosolized into a fine mist inside the home. The pressurized air escapes through leaks, carrying sealant with it, and seals them with unmatched accuracy.
- Sealing: The sealant particles accumulate in gaps and cracks to seal them. The sealing process typically takes 1-3 hours, depending on the home’s size and initial air leakage rate.
- Real-Time Monitoring: Throughout the sealing process, our technicians monitor the air leakage rate using specialized software connected to the blower door. The AeroBarrier installation is complete once the desired level of air tightness is achieved.
- Cleanup: The equipment is removed, and any protective coverings are taken down. AeroBarrier dries quickly, leaving no residue or odor behind.
Why Choose AeroBarrier?
AeroBarrier may have a higher initial investment compared to traditional air sealing methods. However, its effectiveness makes it an attractive option for Chicagoland homeowners seeking a reliable and long-lasting solution to drafty rooms, ice dams, high energy bills, and other issues. AeroBarrier offers numerous advantages, including:
- Superior air sealing – AeroBarrier finds and seals all leaks in a home up to ½ inch wide, including those in hard to reach areas or invisible to the naked eye. This leaves your home more comfortable, efficient, and healthy.
- Time efficiency – Most applications can be completed in under a day, which is drastically shorter than traditional methods of air sealing. The process may take longer if you combine AeroBarrier with Aeroseal for duct sealing.
- Guaranteed results – Because we monitor the entire process in real-time, our team will ensure your home is sealed to the highest standards.
- Eco-friendly – AeroBarrier is a water-based, low-VOC product that is safe for indoor use and environmentally friendly.
ARC Insulation: Your Chicagoland Home Performance Experts
For more than 30 years, ARC has provided comprehensive insulation and mold services to homeowners and businesses from Naperville to Woodridge. We take a building science approach to our work, offering personalized solutions using our proven process. As the premier comfort and energy expert in Chicagoland, ARC Insulation is also a participating contractor in local rebate programs, which can offer substantial savings on improving your home. Every air sealing job starts with an in-home assessment to determine a home’s specific needs—schedule yours to get started today.
