Caulking Payoff

Caulking Payoff

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Insulation, Tips

Most experts agree that caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. Caulking and weather stripping will also alleviate drafts and help your home feel warmer when it’s cold outside.
Caulking Payoff

Heat Leaks

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Insulation, Tips

Depressurize your home to help detect leaks. On a cool, very windy day, turn off the furnace. Shut all windows and doors. Turn on all fans that blow air outside, such as bathroom fans or stove vents. Then light an incense stick and pass it around the edges of common...
Caulking Payoff

HVAC Budget

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Insulation, Tips

Whether you intend to install insulation yourself or hire a contractor, make sure that you know the guaranteed minimum R-value you are looking for. Have any contractor state that installed R-value as part of the bid. Also, prepare for the project by assessing what...
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Soundproofing Steps

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Insulation, Tips

There’s more to soundproofing than just insulation. “Blocking” noise with a non-hardening caulk to close off airborne sound paths. “Breaking” the sound path using resilient wood studs with metal clips. Last, isolating and eliminating...
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Retrofit Insulation

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Insulation, Tips

It’s possible to retrofit insulation into an existing home, even without the access provided by remodeling. The choices, however, are much more limited. There are some retrofit insulation products that are designed for minimal disruption to finished wall or...
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Attic Work

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Insulation, Tips

Attic work is hot and tiring. Work in the morning before it gets hot and keep lots of cool liquids handy to avoid over heating.