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Category: Weatherization

Weatherization is ideal during months of extreme weather, such as summer and winter. It keeps the inside air in, and the outside air out. In this way, weatherization can dramatically decrease energy costs.

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Using A Green Loan for Home Efficiency

Posted on 05/03/202106/08/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

“Creating a green home is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint right where you live, while at the same time placing money right back into your pocket.” Our homes are responsible for approximately Read More

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Saving Energy, Saving Water, Water Conservation, Weatherization Tagged energy efficient LEDs, Energy Star, green loan, green loans, WaterSense
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4 Tools in Energy Efficiency Kits That Also Keep You Warm

Posted on 09/10/202010/15/2023 by Yaminah Jappah

With the changing seasons, a lot of us find ourselves playing the temperature game with the thermostat. This constant battle not only wreaks havoc on the energy usage, but the bills as well. Keep things Read More

Posted in Energy Efficiency, Reducing Drafts, Saving Energy, Weatherization, Weatherproofing Tagged windows weatherproofing
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Benefits of Q-Lon Door Seal Installation

Posted on 08/20/201801/29/2024 by Yaminah Jappah

The door of a home is where we let in and welcome family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also where we let in air leaks, insects and moisture. Unlike loved ones, these can come into the Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Energy Efficiency, Reducing Drafts, Saving Energy, Weatherization, Weatherproofing, Weatherstripping
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Cost Effective and Easy to Install Weatherization Options

Posted on 09/06/201610/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

To prevent cold air from entering your home during winter, and hot air from flowing in during summer, you need to close up the gaps in your windows to create a tight seal. Not only Read More

Posted in Reducing Drafts, Saving Energy, Weatherization, Weatherstripping Tagged foam tape, rope caulk, shrink and seal window kit, window weatherization, windows weatherproofing
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Prevent Air Leaks and Insects in Your Home with Pur Fill Foam

Posted on 07/19/201606/03/2023 by Conservation Mart

For the times when you only need to insulate small areas, like gaps and cracks that bugs and other critters can crawl through, consider using Pur Fill Foam. Pur (short for polyurethane) foam is a Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Insulating Foam, Weatherization, Weatherproofing Tagged low expansion spray foam
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Use Q-Lon Weatherstrip to Prevent Energy Loss from Doors

Posted on 02/01/201606/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

A door’s weather seal can wear out over time, causing cold and costly drafts to flow into your home. A simple way to check if your doors have this problem is through a sight test. Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Reducing Drafts, Weatherization, Weatherproofing, Weatherstripping Tagged q-lon, weatherstripping
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Spray Foam Insulation from Attic to Crawl Space

Posted on 01/20/201601/29/2024 by Conservation Mart

With the intense rise of heat and humidity, energy conservation for homeowners is more significant than ever. Homeowners are finding an increase in their energy bills and are unaware that they can reduce costs by Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Reducing Drafts, Weatherization Tagged Attic, Crawl Space, Spray Foam Insulation
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DIY Air Conditioner Covers Can Lead to Big Savings

Posted on 11/16/201510/15/2023 by Conservation Mart

When summer is over, the window air conditioner is a gateway for cold air to come into the home and for warm air to escape. If you prefer to leave your air conditioner in the Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Energy Saving Devices, Weatherization Tagged DIY air conditioner covers, window ac cover indoor, windows weatherproofing
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What is 2-Part Spray Foam?

Posted on 07/08/201506/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

Spray polyurethane foam (2-part spray foam) is made by mixing chemicals to react and create a foam, which happens very quickly. When this reaction occurs, the chemicals expand to create a foam that is excellent Read More

Posted in Air Sealing, Insulating Foam, Reducing Drafts, Weatherization
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The Many Uses of Venture Tape

Posted on 05/11/201506/08/2023 by Conservation Mart

Vinyl tape, which is commonly known as Venture Tape (manufacturer), is good for weatherization as well as many other things. Vinyl tape is an insulative weatherization tape widely used for seaming vinyl faced fiberglass insulation Read More

Posted in Uncategorized, Weatherization Tagged venture tape

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