Insulation DraftProofing
Powersmart Tips
Insulation / Draftproofing
- Proper insulation prevents the money you spend on heating your home from escaping into thin air. You can insulate various places in your home, such as the attic, floors, walls, crawlspace and basement.
- Draftproofing can reduce your home's heat loss by 5-10%.
- Use weatherstripping around door openings and windows. Caulking can seal gaps and holes around non-opening windows, electrical outlets and openings around water pipes and vents.
- When draftproofing, ensure that your home's fresh air intake and that your ventilation system is operating correctly.
- The average family produces 10 - 15 litres of moisture a day from cooking, baking and other activities. Excessive condensation could indicate the need for more ventilation.
- An exhaust fan, controlled by a simple timer switch, can help control moisture and prevent excessive ventilation.
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Last Update : Monday, December 11, 2006