Air sealing is one of the most effective ways of saving energy costs in your home. There are some simple tips you can use to make sure you seal in the air in your home to reduce your cooling and heating bills. When you are installing new windows, make sure they are no spaces around the frames to prevent air leaks. Use an installer who is qualified to install the windows.
Check your attic to make sure there are no holes in the walls and ensure the areas around the pipes and wires are well sealed using spray foam. Replace your thresholds and door bottoms and use the ones with a pliable sealing gasket to prevent conditioned air from leaking.
If you are constructing a new home, air leaks from an external wall can be reduced using house wrap. The house wrap should be used on the joints to seal the exterior wall.
