A Home Audit To Ward Away Drafts
A cold draft in your home can send shivers up your spine and some believe it's a sign you have a ghost. Before you get spooked, understand that what you may have are badly sealed windows and doors or a poorly insulated attic. In order to get rid of a draft you can perform a séance or try some of these helpful tips:
Seal Drafts Cold air can enter through the exterior of your house. So it's important to caulk, seal and weather-strip around all seams, cracks and openings. You can also reduce drafts from the inside by caulking, sealing and weather-stripping around windows and door frames, and near electrical boxes and plumbing penetrations.
Replace Old Doors and Windows Newer doors and windows are designed and insulated to reduce the transfer of cold air into the home, helping to decrease energy costs for homeowners.
Upgrade Insulation You can help prevent heat loss through your attic by installing insulation in between the joists of the attic floor and ceiling. Once the cavities are filled, add another layer of insulation running perpendicular, or across, the floor joists to obtain a minimum thermal resistance measure of R-40. This is an easy do-it-yourself option that can be done using PINK Fiberglas batt insulation, found at your local home renovation or building supply store.
Eliminating drafts in your home can be a simple do-it-yourself project, making your home more comfortable and more energy efficient.
For more information on reducing drafts in the home, visit www.owenscorning.ca. The colour PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.
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