Duct Sealing Serving Botanica — Aeroseal & Mastic
Duct leakage in Botanica homes can waste 20-30% of your cooling before it reaches a register. We run a CFM25 pressure test before we touch anything, seal the leaks with mastic or Aeroseal where appropriate, then retest and show you the numbers.
What makes Botanica different for HVAC
Botanica sits in not specified with a mix of housing eras. It's close enough to the Atlantic that salt air is a real factor in condenser lifespan, with HOA rules vary — we'll check yours before we quote exterior work. Locals know the area by landmarks like Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie Blvd.
ductwork condition depends on the original build year.
- Salt-air corrosion is a real thing here. Condenser coils in Botanica tend to pit and leak 3-5 years sooner than inland units. We inspect for green copper oxide at every visit.
- A recurring pattern we see in Botanica: condenser coil corrosion from salt air.
- Summer afternoon thunderstorms shake capacitors loose. If your system short-cycled after the last storm, that's where we'd start.
When Botanica homeowners call for duct sealing
- Rooms never reaching setpoint
- High summer electric bills
- Dust around registers
- Failed duct blaster test
- Attic ducts visibly gapped
The duct sealing scope on every visit
- CFM25 duct leakage baseline test
- Accessible trunk and branch connections
- Plenum-to-air-handler seal
- Return side leakage (often worse than supply)
- Post-seal retest to confirm improvement
Common questions from Botanica homeowners
How much duct leakage is normal in Botanica?
Energy Star target is under 4 CFM25 per 100 sq ft. Most pre-2005 homes test at 3-5x that. Post-seal we're usually back to target.
Aeroseal or mastic?
Depends on access. Exposed attic runs: mastic. Inaccessible chases or wall cavities: Aeroseal. Often both on the same job.
Will I actually see a utility bill difference?
If your test shows 20%+ leakage, yes — typically 8-15% summer savings. If leakage is low already, the ROI isn't there and we'll say so.
Other services we handle at your address
One truck, one license, one invoice. If you're already scheduling a visit, ask about bundling.
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(813) 945-6436Serving Botanica and all of Port St. Lucie, 7 days a week.