Results of GBS Air Sealing & Weatherization Measures:
Energy Efficiency:
• Lowers energy costs
• Average payback is 6 months to 7 years
• Decreases HVAC equipment runtime
• Improves overall building performance
Building Durability and Maintenance:
• Improves building permeability
• Prevents air leakage and drafts
• Controls deterioration of building materials
• Reduces maintenance costs
• Lowers initial capital costs due to downsizing of HVAC equipment
• Decreases ice damming
Health & Safety:
• Prevents mold and mildew growth
• Thwarts insect, pest, and animal entry
• Controls transfer of cigarette smoke
• Impedes migration of parking lot fumes
• Inhibits room-to-room odors
• Controls dirt migration
• Prevents falling ice icicles
• Limits the spread of fire generated fumes
• Improves air quality
Comfort:
• Improves thermal warmth
• Eliminates drafts
• Aids in sustaining balanced temperatures
• Maintains correct humidity levels
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