Air Sealing Services in
Michigan
Drafts, cold spots, and rooms that never seem comfortable usually point to one thing: air leaking in and out of your home. Air sealing closes those hidden gaps so your heating and cooling stays where it belongs. DAR Architecture seals the leaks that drive up Southfield energy bills, and because air sealing pairs so well with insulation, it’s one of the most cost-effective, rebate-friendly upgrades available. As an income-qualified program, the first step is applying through the State of Michigan to confirm you’re eligible — we’ll guide you through it.
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Why Air Sealing is the Essential First Step for Your Home
Air Sealing Matters Before Anything Else.
Insulation slows heat transfer, but it does little to stop air from moving through gaps. A home can be well-insulated and still leak badly. Air sealing addresses the gaps around penetrations, top plates, rim joists, and other hidden paths, which is why it is usually the first and most cost-effective step in any efficiency plan.
Where We Air Seal
Attic Air Sealing
Sealing penetrations and gaps in the attic floor where warm air escapes.
Window & Door Sealing
Weatherstripping and caulking around the most common draft sources.
Duct Sealing
Closing leaks in ductwork so conditioned air reaches your rooms, not your attic.
Rim Joist & Foundation Sealing
Sealing the gaps where the house meets the foundation to stop cold-floor drafts.
Signs Your Home Needs Air Sealing
Air leaks are invisible but you can feel their effects. These are the most common signs.
Drafts You Can Feel
Drafts near outlets, baseboards, windows, and doors mean outside air is getting in.
Rooms That Won't Hold Temperature
Spaces that quickly lose heat or cool air usually have leaks driving the loss.
High Energy Bills
Air leakage is one of the most common and overlooked drivers of high heating and cooling costs.
Cold Floors and Drafty Basements
Leaks at the rim joist and foundation seam send cold air up into your living space.
Dust and Outdoor Air Getting In
If you notice more dust or outdoor smells indoors, air is finding its way through gaps.
Your System Runs Constantly
Leaks force your furnace and AC to work nonstop to replace the air you keep losing.
What Air Sealing Covers
We target the leaks that matter most, the hidden paths that account for the majority of a home’s air loss.
- A free assessment to locate your home's major leak paths
- Help applying through the State program and confirming eligibility
- Sealing of attic penetrations around wiring, plumbing, and fixtures
- Sealing of the rim joist and foundation seam
- Sealing of gaps around windows, doors, and other openings
- Attention to ventilation so the home stays healthy
- Work completed by licensed, insured crews
Benefits of Upgrading
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Fewer drafts and cold spots
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Lower heating and cooling bills
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Better comfort in every room
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Improved efficiency when paired with insulation
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A common candidate for rebates
Air Sealing in a Few Simple Steps
Apply With the State
Start by applying through the State of Michigan to see if you qualify for the rebate program. We’ll point you to the application and help if you get stuck.
Confirm Eligibility
Once the State confirms you qualify, we assess your home and handle the program paperwork before any work begins.
Professional Upgrades
Our crew seals the leaks cleanly and on schedule.
Save
Enjoy a tighter, more comfortable, lower-cost home.
How the Rebate Program Works
This is an income-qualified program funded through the State of Michigan, which means eligible homeowners can have a significant share of the cost covered. The key thing to understand is the order: eligibility comes first. You apply through the State, and once you are approved, we step in to handle the assessment, the program paperwork, and the installation. You are never left to figure out the process on your own.
Apply Through the State
Confirm your eligibility for the income-qualified program. We point you to the right application and help if you get stuck.
Get Approved
Once the State confirms you qualify, your project can move forward under the program.
We Take Over
We handle the assessment, the paperwork, and the installation from there.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s the process of closing hidden gaps and cracks that let conditioned air escape your home, which forces your heating and cooling system to work harder.
They work best together. Air sealing stops leaks; insulation slows heat transfer. Combining them delivers the greatest comfort and savings.
Yes. By keeping conditioned air inside, your furnace and AC run less, which lowers your energy costs.
It often does, especially when bundled with insulation. We check your eligibility for free.
Yes. This is a residential program for income-qualified homeowners. You apply through the State of Michigan first, and once you’re approved we complete the air sealing work.
See If You Qualify for an Air Sealing in Southfield
Eligibility comes first: this program is for income-qualified Michigan homeowners. Apply through the State of Michigan to see if you qualify, then we handle the rest.
Download our free program guide or call us to get started.