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Weatherize the Inside
Install insulation over the back of the attic door; if you have hatch type access, install
weather stripping around the top edges of the opening.
3. Fireplaces are notorious sources of air leaks. Tight-fitting glass doors are the best
way to prevent air from escaping or entering. When you’re not using the fireplace, keep
the damper closed and close the glass doors tightly. If you never use the fireplace, plug
the chimney with batt or blanket insulation and seal the glass doors shut with
removable or silicone caulk.
Air leaks in the exterior envelope of your home can allow the entire volume of air in your
home to escape as often as every half hour! A few dollars and a weekend spent on
weatherizing can reduce your energy use by 25-40 percent. Even small weatherizing
efforts will have a positive impact.
Once your weatherizing chores are complete, you may realize additional savings by
increasing your home’s insulation.
weather stripping around the top edges of the opening.
3. Fireplaces are notorious sources of air leaks. Tight-fitting glass doors are the best
way to prevent air from escaping or entering. When you’re not using the fireplace, keep
the damper closed and close the glass doors tightly. If you never use the fireplace, plug
the chimney with batt or blanket insulation and seal the glass doors shut with
removable or silicone caulk.
Air leaks in the exterior envelope of your home can allow the entire volume of air in your
home to escape as often as every half hour! A few dollars and a weekend spent on
weatherizing can reduce your energy use by 25-40 percent. Even small weatherizing
efforts will have a positive impact.
Once your weatherizing chores are complete, you may realize additional savings by
increasing your home’s insulation.
Weatherizing Your Home
Finding Air Leaks
Caulking and Weather Stripping
Using Caulk
Weather Stripping
Weatherize the Outside
Weatherize the Inside
Finding Air Leaks
Caulking and Weather Stripping
Using Caulk
Weather Stripping
Weatherize the Outside
Weatherize the Inside
While windows and doors are the
biggest culprits, there are three
more indoor areas to weatherize:
1. Electrical outlets and switches,
especially on exterior walls. Be
sure to turn off power at the fuse
or circuit breaker before working
around electrical outlets.
Carefully unscrew the faceplate
and press a foam gasket around
the outlet or switch. Put the cover
back on and insert safety caps
into all unused outlets.
2. The attic opening is a prime
spot for warm air to escape.
biggest culprits, there are three
more indoor areas to weatherize:
1. Electrical outlets and switches,
especially on exterior walls. Be
sure to turn off power at the fuse
or circuit breaker before working
around electrical outlets.
Carefully unscrew the faceplate
and press a foam gasket around
the outlet or switch. Put the cover
back on and insert safety caps
into all unused outlets.
2. The attic opening is a prime
spot for warm air to escape.