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Drafts follow real air paths — and those paths can be traced and fixed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The client needed clarity:\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Where is the air coming from, and what fix will work without ripping out finished work?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Why Guessing Causes Delays and Rework\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The usual response is to add more sealant around visible trims. 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The fastest and most effective fix is to:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>trace the airflow\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>identify the true leak path\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>fix the source early\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>This avoids:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>repeated call backs\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>guesswork snagging\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>late rework behind finishes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>final airtightness test failures\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>Common Mistakes This Project Avoided\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>sealing trims without tracing the path\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>ignoring void connections\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>leaving utility penetrations until after appliances reduce access\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>assuming loft hatches always perform\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>treating drafts as minor issues\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cstrong>CTA\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>If you have a plot with unexplained drafts or cold spots, ATSPACE diagnostic air leak testing will find the real air path and provide a fix plan that works. 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