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Tracking Down Air Leaks | Koala Insulation of West Portland

We are all aware that it is cold and rainy outside right now. While the winter season may be a welcome change for some, it certainly isn’t for all of us!

It can also be hard on your homes, too, if you have an under-insulated home or are dealing with a mysterious draft somewhere in your house. Air can enter our homes in a variety of ways, so if you can’t quite figure out where your problem is coming from, check out our latest blog for some help below.

Where Is that Draft Coming From?

If you always catch a chill in part of your home or find yourself dialing up the thermostat on a regular basis, you may have an air leak, or draft, somewhere. Drafts can cause unnecessary heat loss and can actually cause your energy bill to skyrocket in the winter time.

One of the most important places to check for air leaks is in your attic. Your attic is responsible for maintaining your home’s temperature and for helping circulate the air throughout your house. If you have a draft or a gapping problem in your attic, you could be losing all of that heat and energy right out of your roof!

Other Common Air Leak Locations

Air leaks can happen anywhere there is contact with the outside temperatures. Common locations are around your windows, doors and vents that lead to the outside. It is also possible to have a draft around more unsuspecting locations, like around your recessed lighting or through wiring holes.

In order to check for a leak around these spaces, some investigative work might be required. While something as simple as holding up a piece of paper near your outlet might cause it to flutter and alert you to the draft, other causes will require a more extensive search something like an energy audit of your home.

Fixing These Drafts

Once you know where your problem is coming from, it’s time to tackle it! Simple issues like a draft under a door can be fixed with a draft stopper or something similar. For drafts around your windows or other small areas, our air sealing services can help put a stop to that cold breeze.

If it is your attic that is causing you trouble, our spray foam or blown-in insulation services can help cover your entire space in a thick and durable blanket of insulation. Having an airtight attic can help keep your entire home warmer throughout the rest of the winter season.

Let us help you seal up your home this winter! Contact us at Koala Insulation of West Portland to get started.