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Sealing your home's envelope is one of the most cost-effective ways to lower your home's energy bills and improve your comfort. ENERGY STAR Home Sealing improves your home's envelope by:
- Adding Insulation
- Sealing air leaks to stop drafts
- Choosing ENERGY STAR qualified windows when replacing old windows.
How to get Home Sealing
There are some activities you can do yourself, however, to find unseen leaks and gaps (which can add up to the equivalent of an open window) you may want to hire contractor with special diagnostic tools. See our recommendations for finding a contractor.
Questions about Home Sealing
What is a home envelope?
What is air sealing and why is it important?
Why is insulation important?
Can I over-seal my house? (Make it too tight?)
Is Home Sealing something I can do myself?
What is reflective insulation (radiant barriers)?
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