In a home that lacks proper insulation, air leaks occur year-round. However, they are most easily felt during the winter months. For example, if you sit at a window that is poorly insulated, or place Read More
Category: Air Sealing
Air sealing helps give you gain control over the temperature in your home or building, reduce energy use, and save money on energy bills. There are many inexpensive ways to seal off air leaks.
Simple Way to Weatherize: Interior Storm Windows for Window Insulation
There are a number of great ways to reduce unwanted air infiltration around the home. In addition to the v seal weatherstrip we discussed earlier, interior storm windows also help reduce the amount of cool Read More
Spray Foam Insulation: An Economical Way to Insulate Your Basement
As we approach winter, are you among the homeowners who are thinking of how to limit the number of indoor drafts that are common during cold weather months? Reducing the amount of cold air coming Read More
Weatherproofing Doors Makes for a More Comfy Home and Wallet
Trying to heat the whole neighborhood? Doors by their definition are meant to be opened … and closed. When in use, it is the single largest hole in your home insulation. So make sure when Read More
How to Weatherproof Your Electrical Outlets
There are many places where energy may be escaping the home: the basement, attic, and garage to name a few. Electrical outlets and wall switches are sources for air leaks that are very often overlooked, Read More
3 Ways to Reduce Drafts Coming From Your Windows This Winter
Barbeques are over, pools are closed, and kids are back in school, signaling the end of summer and the fast approach of winter. When you prepare for the winter season, do you prepare your home Read More
Spray Foam Insulation Kits: Worth the Weight in Foam
The price of everything seems to be going up these days, with the cost of energy being no exception. Spikes in energy bills are especially noticeable during extreme weather months. This is because the majority Read More
Weatherize Your Home: Cheap, Cheaper & Free Ways to Insulate your Windows
In the first installment of this blog we discussed weatherizing your home, starting with checking for air leaks. Now that you’ve found the leaks, you need to cover them up. It would be great if you could do this without paying outrageous prices, right?
Weatherize your Home this Winter: Identify Air Leaks
Allowing air to leak into the home through crevices and cracks may not seem like such a big deal, right? Wrong. Having air leak into your home can add as much as 20% to your heating and cooling bill and bring moisture-filled air inside, increasing the chances of finding mold, condensation, and rot in certain places.
Closed Cell Polyurethane Foam vs. Open Cell Polyurethane Foam
So, what’s the difference? 90% closed cell polyurethane foam, R value of 6.8 The easiest way to think of foam is to think of it liked whipped cream in a can. Two components involved: the Read More