The Consequences of Air Leakage
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Source: Tremco Roofing
Has your building experienced any of the following?
- Unnecessary heat loss in winter or heat gain in summer, resulting in excessive energy consumption
- Improper operation of mechanical ventilation systems
- Poor indoor temperature and humidity control
- Degraded indoor air quality
- Condensation, moisture, mildew and mold damage in hidden cavities
- Deterioration of building materials at air leakage points
If so, maybe your building is experiencing air leakage. Regular and routine maintenance such as checking openings, ventilation systems, windows, etc. for changes in airflow is the best way for a building owner to find these issues themselves. If there are situations that are difficult to trace, a trained professional may be required with tools and experience to aid in troubleshooting.
Building envelope specialists can offer a unique combination of air barrier solutions, from testing through system installation. Building envelope solutions include providing air barrier audits, retrofit installations and testing.
Identifying and fixing air leakage issues will not only increase the comfort of building occupants but will save energy and money in the long run.
