The concept behind air barrier systems is a simple one: stop leaks and you’ll save energy. Tremco and its affiliated companies Canam Building Envelope Specialists and Weatherproofing Technologies (WTI), offer a unique combination of air barrier solutions, from testing through system installation.
While your building may seem “air tight,” tiny holes, gaps or cracks of varying size may exist in parts of your building envelope. These openings, coupled with air pressure differentials, result in air leakage. Unwanted outside air, and the water vapor it contains, can be potentially harmful to your building and ultimately your bottom line.
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The Consequences of Air Leakage
- 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
Air barrier solutions can help your building envelope reach its high-performance potential. Not only as a vital component of the efficient and effective operation of your HVAC system, but as a safeguard to the health, safety, and comfort of
occupants. Pair that with the likely increase in your building’s longevity and you’ll see why “sealing the envelope” makes such good financial and environmental sense.
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