Call them cracks, gaps, leaks or however you want to see it, but any opening that allows air through the door adds stress to your energy bill. Prevent air leaks by sealing gaps with exterior Read More
Category: Reducing Drafts
Reducing drafts is one of the simplest ways to regain control over home temperatures and reduce energy costs. By reducing drafts, you will also reduce the amount of unwanted air exchanges that occur.
Using Attic Stair Covers to Reduce Energy Loss at Home
Have you ever had to put on a winter jacket while cleaning out your attic, or have you experienced the other extreme and worn only essential clothing items just to avoid getting a heatstroke up Read More
Installing an Attic Tent to Reduce Energy Loss at Home
How often would you like the air from the attic to mix with the air in the living area of your home? Unless your attic is properly ventilated and insulated, the answer is probably never, Read More
Comparing 2 Part Spray Foam to 1 Component Spray Foam
As the season of extreme temperatures gets closer, have you given any consideration as to how you can regulate the cost of energy? Applying spray foam insulation in the rooms that are poorly insulated, such Read More
Closed Cell Foam Vs. Open Cell Foam: What’s The Difference?
Applying spray foam insulation to ceilings and walls is one of the best ways to insulate against drafts and outside air during extreme weather months, especially in rooms such as the attic and basement. Sealing Read More
How to Install Outlet Insulation in Your Home or Building
Electrical outlets located on exterior walls can act as a gateway for air leaks and energy loss. In fact, this source is responsible for approximately five percent of all energy loss experienced in the average Read More
The Smoke Pencil is a Non-Hazardous Way to Detect Leaks
Resembling a gadget straight out of a 1950’s sci-fi flick, a smoke pencil is a battery-operated machine that uses smoke to help homeowners and HVAC contractors find air leaks and drafts in the home. To Read More
Using a Smoke Puffer to Identify Air Leaks
In most homes, drafts and air leaks can be easily detected by placing your hand to a window or electrical outlet located on an exterior wall. Other air leaks, however, are not as easily detected. Read More
Foam Door Sweeps for Exterior Doors Make Insulating Simple
Some consider insulating to be difficult work, a task to be left for the pros. Others consider insulating to be an option available only to homeowners, not renters. These both couldn’t be farther from the Read More
Window Air Conditioner Covers Install Easily to Save Energy and Cut Costs
Indoor air conditioners provide great relief from the hot air that summer brings. However, during the colder months of the year an indoor air conditioner becomes a source for drafts. When drafts come into a Read More