When building or renovating a house, applying proper door and window insulation can increase the efficiency and durability of your home. In this quick guide, Fine Home Building pro, Tyler Grace, demonstrates insulating a home with Loctite TITE Foam Window & Door.
Even small gaps around your windows and doors can become a big problem. Over time, air leakage from these cracks can strain your HVAC system and lead to increased energy bills. When your home has poor door and window insulation, moisture from outdoors can enter through air gaps, causing issues like water damage, mold growth, and structural weakening. These gaps and cracks leave room for pests to enter your home, potentially leading to an infestation.
Insulating your windows and doors with a foam sealant helps keep unwanted drafts, water, and critters at bay. This helps protect your home’s overall integrity and preserve its efficiency and comfort.
By investing a little time and effort into insulating your house, you can reap big rewards:
- Enhanced comfort: No more drafty rooms, cold spots, or inconsistent temperatures. When you insulate your windows and doors with foaming sealant, it creates an airtight seal that ensures your HVAC system maintains a comfortable environment all year long.
- Improved energy efficiency: Sealing gaps with insulating foam reduces energy waste, allowing your heating and cooling systems to operate more efficiently. Plus, you don’t just save money on utility bills, you lower your carbon footprint too!
- Better indoor air quality: Insulating foam sealant acts as a barrier against the outdoor allergens and pollutants that find their way into your home through small gaps and cracks. Enjoy fresher air indoors by insulating your windows and doors.
- Increased structural durability: Without proper insulation, moisture can enter your home through small gaps, causing mold growth and water damage. Sealing your house with insulating foam ensures that your window and door frames stay safe and structurally sound.
Tyler Grace, Fine Home Building pro and founder of TRG Home Concepts, demonstrates how sealing your home can be a breeze with Loctite TITE Foam Window & Door.
Tyler Grace understands the importance of giving a house an element-proof seal. As a pro builder, he knows that door and window gaps are a common point of leakage. Tyler explains that Loctite TITE Foam products’ unique properties allow it to expand fully for a tight seal while remaining flexible to avoid bowing. That, along with their strong adhesion and UV resistance, make Loctite TITE Foam sealants a top insulation choice for professional builders.
Tyler demonstrates, in simple steps, how applying Loctite TITE Foam Window & Door insulating sealant to gaps and cracks will “help improve the comfort, air quality, and overall performance” of your home.
1. Spray insulating foam sealant in gaps between the window and the wall. Tyler points out that “right now is our only opportunity to create an air seal in this space.” Ensure the straw is completely inserted into the gap before applying and follow all product instructions to guarantee effectiveness.
2. After curing, trim the excess insulating foam sealant flush to the window. Follow the product’s instructions regarding curing time. Once the foam has cured, trim it back. Make sure it’s flush with the window frame to reduce gapping and guarantee a clean extension jamb installation.
3. Spray the insulating foam sealant in gaps after installing the extension jamb. Locate all the remaining gaps and carefully fill them with window insulation foam. Tyler reminds us to insert the applicator straw deeply to ensure the cavity is completely filled. This will help provide a long-lasting seal. Once the foam has cured, trim back the excess material to create a flush surface for the window trim.
Taking a little extra time to apply Loctite TITE Foam products to vulnerable areas when building or renovating your home can make a big difference. Now that you’ve sealed all your windows and doors, sit back, and enjoy the comfort and protection of a well-insulated home!