The chill of winter is starting to creep in, and the importance of an effectively insulated home has become a priority for lots of us in a bid to cut heating bills and keep the warmth in. Sealants are a vital tool in keeping the cold out, but do you know which parts of your home need sealing the most?
- Why is a good sealant important?
- Environmental benefits
- Can I apply it myself?
- Where do I seal? The main areas that need attention & products you need
- Beat the cold this Winter
Why is a good sealant important?
Sealant is essential in protecting homes against the cold, and for keeping the heat in! In the colder months, the warm air produced by our heating systems is at risk of escaping through any small openings in our walls or windows. This is where sealant is a game-changer, it fills these gaps and cracks effectively, ensuring that the heating we’re paying for stays right where we need it – inside our home.
With an effectively sealed home and less heat escaping, you can stop paying for heat you aren’t seeing any benefit from and will save both money and energy. Plus, you’ll also be supporting a more sustainable and cost-effective way of living.
Environmental benefits
A good sealant not only saves money and keeps you warm but also offers significant environmental benefits. By sealing gaps and cracks to prevent heat loss, it enhances heating efficiency, reduces utility bills, and lowers your carbon footprint! This decreased energy demand leads to fewer greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, thereby reducing air pollution and combating climate change.
Not to mention that, depending on the type, sealant can provide a durable, eco-friendly solution lasting 5 to 20 years!
Can I apply it myself?
Yes, you can! Sealing out the cold with window sealant, roof sealant, gutter sealant or any other sealant solution is a straight-forward process. The most important part is choosing the right sealant for what you want to use it for.
Each type of sealant has its own set of characteristics that make it suitable for specific environments and materials. It’s important to choose the right type of sealant for your project to ensure effective and long-lasting results:
Silicone sealants: These are highly popular due to their versatility and are often used in kitchens and bathrooms due to their waterproof qualities, check out Everbuild Tecnic HM Silicone – a high modulus sealant for internal applications such as bathrooms and kitchens, and now available in five new colours.
Acrylic sealants: Often used to seal the areas around windows, doors and skirting boards as they are paintable and offer a neater finish for living areas, try Everbuild Fire Sealant 400 Silicone. The right sealant will ensure effective, durable and safe sealing, and will be compatible with the materials and conditions of its application, while also considering any aesthetic and environmental considerations.
Where do I seal? The main areas that need attention
Common areas that require extra care over the winter are doors, windows, roofs and gutters. Read on for our top tips on what to use and how:
Doors and windows: Silicone sealants such as Everbuild Tecnic Silicone work particularly well in these areas due to their ability to cope with wet conditions and still remain flexible to fill those gaps.
Roof and gutters: Everbuild Roof and Gutter Sealant is a durable sealant solution that will ensure everything is watertight. Everbuild Liquid Roof Waterproofing Coating will also ensure a watertight roof.
Smartly sealing your home in these areas can massively increase the heat retention and reduce possible damage to your home over the colder months.
Beat the cold this Winter
A good sealant, appropriate for the area and type of application used can not only save energy, but also save you money, make your life more comfortable and contribute to a more economic and environmentally conscious way of living. Solseal have a range of sealant solutions to help you find the right one for your project. Take a look at the full range here.
