Answers matching: air sealing
Scroll UpDoes Home Performance cover the home improvements we're completing?- Steven, Glendale, WI
Yes, please read on.
Click to read the full answerI would like to have my home audited for energy waste. Who does this and what is the cost?- Matt, Green Bay, WI
We can help you find a consultant!
Click to read the full answerWhat should I do about my old farmhouse with no insulation?- Ron , Oconomowoc, WI
Have a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® evaluation.
Click to read the full answerShould I insulate my unheated, attached garage?- Marty , Monroe, WI
It would provide minimal value in reducing your bill.
Click to read the full answerShould I insulate the wall cavities of my 1934 home?- Seth, Minnetonka, MN
Properly air sealing and insulating your home can help with heating and cooling.
Click to read the full answerWhat part of the house is the most important area to air seal?- Harry, Glendale, WI
The attic is the single most important area to air seal.
Click to read the full answerI have ice dams, should I close my ridge vents?- Sally, Middleton, WI
There are many variables.
Click to read the full answerDo chimney balloons cause condensation?- John, Kilmarnock Ayrshire UK
There are a couple of ways to answer this, read on for both
Click to read the full answerIs aluminum/reflective sheeting insulation a good type of insulation to install in my home?- Kay, Eau Claire, WI
Proper air sealing & insulation may be a better option.
Click to read the full answerCould you please tell me more about air sealing?- James , Stoughton, WI
Have a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR evaluation.
Click to read the full answerI have about 7" of insulation in my attic. How much more should be added?- Norm, Fremont, WI
Insulate attics to a minimum of R-50.
Click to read the full answerIs it worthwhile to insulate the roof of an unheated attached garage?- Owen, Milwaukee, WI
There are multiple reasons why you might be experiencing this.
Click to read the full answerI live in a very old house. How can I cut my expensive winter heating bill?- Lenny, Stoughton, WI
We recommend an in-home evaluation.
Click to read the full answerWhy doesn't our home air conditioning unit cool the second floor of the home?- Terri, Green Bay, WI
There may be several reasons.
Click to read the full answerAny suggestions on how to decrease the air leakage around windows without replacing them?- Amy, Wauwatosa, WI
Please visit this Web site for more information.
Click to read the full answerWhat should I use to replace the worn out weather strip on my door?- Jim , Sheboygan Falls, WI
A door threshold or door sweep could work, read on.
Click to read the full answerWe need to insulate and seal our home but don't know where to start.- Jeff , Kenosha, WI
Have a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR evaluation.
Click to read the full answerAre solar attic fans an option in WI or are they better suited for warmer climates?- Darren, Madison, WI
It is best to air seal the floor to attic area.
Click to read the full answerWhat is your opinion on "Reflectix" or "Solar Shield" products?- Ron, Menasha, WI
With proper installation, “Reflectix” or “Solar Shield” can be effective.
Click to read the full answerDo you know anything about an energy sheet used by NASA that you place in your attic to reduce bills?- Cletus, Altoona, WI
Proper air sealing & insulation may be a better option.
Click to read the full answerOur windows get heavy condensation, do we need an air exchanger?- Judy, Oconomowoc, WI
It is difficult to say for sure, without visiting your home
Click to read the full answerHow can my son heat and cool his two-room school house more efficiently?- Joanne , Mayville, WI
You may want to consider an energy evaluation.
Click to read the full answerHow should I insulate the walls of my 1920's bungalow?- Maggie , Shorewood, WI
Done properly, insulating equates to energy savings.
Click to read the full answerShould we be concerned about air sealing the wall that is attached to the garage?- Christopher, Brown Deer, WI
Yes, attached garages can be a major source of indoor air pollutants.
Click to read the full answerI have a drafty living room. What can I do to fix that?- Frances, Mequon, WI
Air sealing can help stop drafts.
Click to read the full answerHow much energy can I save by replacing my windows?- Dave, West Allis, WI
You could save quite a bit depending upon what type of windows you currently have.
Click to read the full answerCan you suggest ways to make energy saving choices when I remodel?- Kelly, Waukesha, WI
There are many energy efficient options you can include!
Click to read the full answerWould it be cost-effective to replace my 1939 home's original windows?- Gary , Allouez, WI
Having a rating conducted can verify the payback.
Click to read the full answerWhy do my windows have condensation on them in the winter?- Nancy, Appleton, WI
High humidity may likely be the culprit.
Click to read the full answerShould I remove old insulation and air seal before adding new insulation?- Gary , Reedsburg,WI
The short answer is yes. Read on for more.
Click to read the full answerI have a wood sided house that needs repairs and want to maximize energy efficiency.- Tom , Madison, WI
This is the perfect time to make energy improvements.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the program that helps make a house more energy efficient?- Suzanne, Menomonie, WI
Work with a Home Performance professional in your area!
Click to read the full answerWhat are the benchmarks for an existing WI home?- Mike , Mellen, WI
Finding out how much air leakage your home or business has.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the recommended R-value for attic insulation?- Georgia, Wauwatosa, WI
Visit the ENERGY STAR Web site to learn more.
Click to read the full answerWhat are the advantages/disadvantages of blown vs. batt insulation?- Randy , Brainerd, MN
Insulating the rafters in our northern climate can be tricky.
Click to read the full answerShould we insulate the concrete walls of our crawl space?- Patrick and Bridget , Scott, WI
Yes, it would serve you best to do both.
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