Frank's Mr. Plumber

Air Sealing and Leakage Contractor in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda, NY

Frank's Mr. Plumber provides customers with air sealing and testing services in Greater Buffalo and nearby towns. As one part of a Home Energy Audit we can help you determine the best ways to seal air that is leaking in and out of your home.

If you've ever left a door or window open in the winter by accident, you know how much heat can be lost and quickly. On top of that, you may brace for the worst when your heat bill comes since your home's furnace and other equipment take a lot of energy to run.

What many homeowners don't realize is that it's common for a home to leak the equivalent of an open window's worth of air, even when all the windows closed.

Heat can find its way out of your home through gaps, cracks, and holes all over the house. Frank's Mr. Plumber can locate and seal the air leaks in your home. To set up a free Home energy audit to save you money, call or e-mail us today!

When Good Air Leaks Out, Bad Air Leaks In!

What's the "Stack Effect"? - The laws of convection cause warm air in your house to rise up. As warm air rises, it moves up into the attic, passing through dozens of cracks and openings along the way. As this air is lost new air's pulled in from the crawl space, basement, and outside which cools the overall air temperature. This cycle of air movement out the top of the home and into the bottom of the home, is known as the "stack effect".

Small Air Leaks Mean Big Money! - When houses leak air, you're left paying to heat, cool, and dehumidify outside air. Air leaks are a huge waste of energy, and they make it more expensive to have a comfortable home.

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Ever seen dirt stains on fiberglass insulation in your basement and/or attic? That's a clear sign of air leakage in your home. It shows the insulation is filtering the moving air and it traps dirt and dust the same way a furnace filter would. If you see dirt-stained insulation, your house is leaking air!

Contractors Create Air Leaks - They Can't Help It!

Air leaks are built into the construction process as a house is built. As soon as the framing crew finishes creating the house shell, a team of other workers march in and begin to cut it apart.

Electricians, HVAC contractors, and plumbers will drill and saw their way through, creating channels for the wires, heating ducts, water lines, and waste pipes that need to be run through the house.

The holes that are created don't compromise your home's strength, but they do result in a network of leakage points that can let air out, and in.

Sealing Air Leakage Saves Money!

Sealing air leaks that appear in a home's building envelope is a process called "Air Sealing". When applied to a home, it increases the comfort and energy efficiency of the home, while decreasing fuel bills.

However, finding and sealing air leaks is easier said than done. Locating these air leaks requires special equipment, training, and access to parts of the house a homeowner would generally not be able to (or want to) reach.

Once the sources have been located, it's also important to select the best products and practices to properly air seal these areas.

No more leaks! - For many air sealing tasks, Frank's Mr. Plumber recommends two-part foam. The mixture leaves the nozzle in liquid form, expanding rapidly to fill and adhere inside cracks and gaps. As it cures, the foam will create a barrier that is both airtight and functional as insulation.

The Payoff to Air Sealing

Most homeowners are excited to see how much energy they'll be saving now that they've had their home air sealed. With Frank's Mr. Plumber, you won't need to wait to see the difference in energy efficiency in your home.

Frank's Mr. Plumber technicians can perform a second blower door test when the sealing work is done. The lower leakage rating confirms that you have a more airtight home, with enhanced energy performance, greater comfort, and lasting savings on your heating and cooling bills.