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Weatherization
Insulation Looking to add insulation? Adding insulation should
be a part of the final steps to making your home comfortable and energy
efficient. But a lot of other
things need and often must be done prior to the addition of the
insulation. Some things should be done first just because they tend to be
more cost effective for the dollar spent. Other things must be done either
it’s for an effective job or because it’s illegal to do the work
without correcting the problem. The first things any good home weatherization project
should have done is air sealing. This is a wide range of projects from plugging holes
in the basement, living spaces, to the attic. The benefits here are very
cost effective. Heat isn’t stupid, it’s not going to try any force its
way out of your home through your new thick insulation if it can fly right
out of areas such as the attic hatch, plumbing chases, and cracks in the
trim around the house, chimney cavity or the basement sill or bulkhead.
Not only does air sealing stop heat leakage but it is very
important in keeping warm moist air from getting into the insulation and
condensing. Which leads to rot and mold.
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This is a common sense walk through that examines all the areas that would be a cause for concern and gauges them by today's building standards and code.
For the attic, and walls, blown-in cellulose or fiberglass. Even ceilings, bathroom walls and bedroom walls benefit from this as it's an excellent sound barrier. Other areas like the basement are best for spray foam.
Tools for this duty include clear caulk, and spray foam. starting in the basement and working your through the house to the attic.
Carpentry projects for weatherization run a wide range as each project is different, but most include rebuilding the attic hatch, building a dam around the chimney to protect it from the insulation, and fire sealing the chimney to code. A lot of what is needed to complete a good weatherization project is good carpentry. You need to know how buildings are built and do a quality renovation of that space Replacement windows Storm doors & windows
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Replacement windows don't have to be the white vinyl we often see. And it
may just be that we see them because they stick out, and seem so out of
place. There are replacement windows which will compliment your home
and add to the value.
These windows install in the cavity left when the old sashes are removed. They don't disturb the interior or exterior trim. and are generally a fast and unobtrusive way of dealing with old windows that have seen their day. Exterior after the old sashes are removed. The interior of these windows are wood and can be stained or painted just as your old ones were.. The exterior can also be painted to match the other trim. |
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