Air sealing is one of the most critical aspects of energy efficiency in a home. Having the best insulation but many air leaks will nullify the insulation and cause problems in some parts of your home. This is most common around outlets and ceiling penetrations. Here are several ways to properly seal outlets.

Imagine it’s winter time and it’s really cold outside. So you put on the biggest sweater you own and walk out to get the mail. Once you’re out there the wind picks up and chills you right to the bone. All of that heat the sweater was keeping in is now gone and so is your faith that your biggest sweater works to keep you comfortable. That’s exactly how insulation works in a home with air leaks, worthless.

A blower door test is a procedure designed to discover how air-tight a structure is. Air can leak through walls, windows, doors, ceilings, basements, and even appliances. The blower door test results show exactly how much air is leaking.

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