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Sealing Air Leaks: More Information

May, 2016

If you would like more information about finding and sealing air leaks, below are some useful resources. In addition, your co-op may offer an energy audit, which would help you find these air leaks and identify the best ways to seal them.

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• This Washington Post infographic gives pointers of where conditioned air could be escaping from your home.

• The U.S. Department of Energy has a number of information pages on air sealing, including:

  • Air sealing your home

  • Tips for sealing air leaks

  • How to seal air leaks with caulk

  • Ventilation best practices

• NRECA, the industry association for electric cooperatives, has an article for homeowners on the different kinds of weatherization materials used for air sealing.

• Touchstone Energy’s Home Efficiency Analysis Tool gives you information on your home’s energy usage and different projects you can undertake to increase the efficiency of your home, including air sealing.

Caulk is used to seal small gaps and cracks where air can escape.