You might hear an inspector or builder use the term, "house envelope." It refers to the seal of your home from the outside world. Some envelopes are sealed better than others...ever feel a draft from cold air coming through the front door? Ever touch an outer wall in the winter...and notice the wall's surface is really cold?
There are some easy things you can do to help seal your home's envelope. Start with buying some expanding foam, and silicone caulk rated for outside use. Inside, check the basement for leaks, cracks, gaps and any place where two different surfaces come together. Note the piping leaving the home through the floor - gaps!
Outside, seal all windows, door frames, siding gaps, etc. Seal anywhere pipes or wires enter the home. All these things add up to significant savings. Spend $7 today, and save $70 this winter season.
Here's a helpful link.
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