Sealing and Insulation

Proper sealing and insulation are key to maintaining a comfortable, energy-efficient home. 

Air leaks and poor insulation force your heating and cooling systems to work harder, which increases energy bills and reduces comfort.

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Sealing and Insulation

Air sealing is an inexpensive way to lower energy costs and improve comfort. Proper insulation is important to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

Air Leaks

  1. Seal from the inside. Seal gaps and holes in walls, floors, and ceilings with caulk or foam sealant. Look for cracks around windows and where wires and pipes pass through.
     
  2. Caulk along baseboards with a clear sealant.
     
  3. Caulk around openings where water and drain lines through walls underneath bathroom and kitchen sinks.
     
  4. Caulk electrical wire openings at the top of the interior walls in the attic.
     
  5. Ensure windows and doors are properly weather-stripped and use door sweeps.
     
  6. Ensure window A/C unites are weather-stripped.
     
  7. Caulk around storm windows and basement windows.