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For many people living in and around the Minneapolis and St. Cloud area, spring is the time of year that signifies long, warmer days. Some, however, associate the spring months with an onslaught of seasonal allergies, and these individuals are currently in the throes of constant headaches and sneezing. Escaping to the indoors is often thought of as a solution, but what if your home is actually letting unwanted allergens make your life more difficult without you even knowing about it?<\/p>\n
The answer to your indoor allergies may be found in air sealing<\/a> and weatherization, and our team can help show you the difference it can make first-hand\u2014read on to learn more.<\/p>\n Your home\u2019s building envelope is essentially what separates its conditioned spaces (your living room, dining room, kitchen etc.) from unconditioned areas like your garage and the outside. What many people don\u2019t realize is that their building envelopes are riddled with tiny cracks and gaps, the likes of which cannot always be seen with the naked eye. Even if you don\u2019t notice an issue at play, these tiny cracks and gaps can allow unwanted airflow to occur, thus bringing outside contaminants\u2014including outdoor allergens\u2014into your living space.<\/p>\n So, how can you put a stop to this common problem? Air sealing and weatherization. At RetroGreen Energy<\/a>, we utilize spray foam insulation\u2014specifically RetroFoam\u2014to help seal-off and weatherize crucial portions of your home such as your attic and walls. This stops unwanted airflow from occurring, thus keeping allergens outside. Finally, you\u2019ll be able to retreat to your home on days when the pollen count is through the roof, and it will actually make a difference.<\/p>\nThe Importance of the Building Envelope<\/h2>\n
The Benefits of Air Sealing and Weatherization<\/h2>\n