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Alternative-Heating-Info.com
Any opening through the envelope of your house, including water spigots, electrical
outlets, air conditioner hoses, dryer vents and gas and water pipes. Be careful not to
touch or move pipes and wires.
If you find a large hole or crack, use expanding foam. A small squirt is usually enough to
seal the opening – too much can damage the surrounding materials. Don’t use
expanding foam around any electrical equipment.
If you have storm windows, use them. If you don’t, install plastic window film to the
outside of windows, especially those facing north. The product has been much-improved
over the past few years, with better visibility and stronger adhesive tape. Don’t forget to
cover basement windows!
Weatherizing information provided by Alliant Energy.
outlets, air conditioner hoses, dryer vents and gas and water pipes. Be careful not to
touch or move pipes and wires.
If you find a large hole or crack, use expanding foam. A small squirt is usually enough to
seal the opening – too much can damage the surrounding materials. Don’t use
expanding foam around any electrical equipment.
If you have storm windows, use them. If you don’t, install plastic window film to the
outside of windows, especially those facing north. The product has been much-improved
over the past few years, with better visibility and stronger adhesive tape. Don’t forget to
cover basement windows!
Weatherizing information provided by Alliant Energy.
Weatherize the Outside
Weatherizing Your Home
Finding Air Leaks
Caulking and Weather Stripping
Using Caulk
Weather Stripping
Weatherize the Inside
Finding Air Leaks
Caulking and Weather Stripping
Using Caulk
Weather Stripping
Weatherize the Inside
Start working on the outside of
your home in the back. By the time
you get to the front and inside,
you’ll be a pro!
Caulk around the following areas
on your home’s exterior:
rim joist – this is the thick wooden
board that sits on top of the
concrete foundation and connects
to the floor joists.
The outside edges of window and
door frames. Don’t forget
basement windows and doors.
your home in the back. By the time
you get to the front and inside,
you’ll be a pro!
Caulk around the following areas
on your home’s exterior:
rim joist – this is the thick wooden
board that sits on top of the
concrete foundation and connects
to the floor joists.
The outside edges of window and
door frames. Don’t forget
basement windows and doors.
