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Air Leakage
Mortite 45 foot Rope Caulk
Mortite Rope Caulk is putty in a roll. It can be applied around the edges of windows to reduce uncontrolled air infiltration and exfiltration, help reduce moisture condensation, and to seal against dust, dirt, and insects. It is installed by simply pressing it into place with your fingers. Easily applied, self adhering, yet easy to remove.
Price: $3.50
The Chimney BalloonTM, also know as a Chimney Pillow, is an inflatable tight-sealing chimney damper that stops uncontrolled air infiltration/exfiltration through the chimney.
Chimney Balloon 9" x 9": $49.95
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The Hampton Direct Twin Draft Guard is quicker to install than a door sweep, and easier to use than a conventional draft dodger (draft snake).
Price: $8.50
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Warm air leaking into your home during the summer and out of your home during the winter can waste a lot of your energy dollars. About one-third of this air leaks through openings in your ceilings, walls and floors according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
One of the quickest dollar-saving tasks you can do is caulk, seal and weatherstrip all seams, cracks and openings to the outside. You can save on your heating and cooling bill by reducing the air leaks in your home.
Tips for sealing air leaks:
- Fireplace flues are a channel for hot or cold air loss. Inflatable chimney balloons are designed to reduce air leakage.
- Door sweeps and draft guards help reduce the air leakage from underneath doors.
- Use foam sealant around larger gaps around windows, baseboards and other places where air may be leaking.
- Caulk and weatherstrip doors and windows that leak air.
- Caulk and seal air leaks where plumbing, ducting or electrical wiring penetrates through walls, floors, ceilings and soffits over cabinets.
