A Do-it-yourself Guide To Energy Star Home Sealing - Sealing Air Leaks And Adding Attic Insulation

Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 3
Common Household Air Leaks......Page 5
Effects of Air Leaks......Page 6
Get Your Bearings from Below......Page 7
Materials Checklist for Sealing Attic Air Leaks......Page 8
Plug the Big Holes First......Page 9
If You Have a Finished Attic, Seal Behind the Kneewalls......Page 10
Furnace Flues Require Special Sealing Techniques......Page 11
Identifying Attic Pipes......Page 12
Foam or Caulk Small Gaps in Your Attic......Page 13
Seal Small Gaps......Page 14
Complete the Job by Sealing the Attic Hatch or Door......Page 15
Materials Checklist for Attic Duct Sealing......Page 16
Recessed “Can” Lights: Big Source of Air Leaks, But No Easy Solution......Page 17
Locating Basement Air Leaks......Page 18
Areas to Foam or Caulk......Page 19
How Much Should I Add?......Page 20
Add the Right Kind of Insulation......Page 21
Doing the Job......Page 22
Installing Rafter Vents......Page 23
GLOSSARY......Page 24