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Indoor Air Sealing

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Air Seal Bath Fan from Below

Home Upgrade: Air Seal Bath Fan from Below
Air sealing your bathroom exhaust fan can prevent attic air from leaking into the home and heated air from leaking into the attic, improving comfort and reducing energy bills.
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Air Seal Bottom Plates

Caulking the base of your walls is a simple way to reduce air leakage, reduce drafts, improve comfort, and increase the energy efficiency of your home.
Caulking the base of your walls is a simple way to reduce air leakage, reduce drafts, improve comfort, and increase the energy efficiency of your home.
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Air Seal Duct Boots to Floors or Ceiling Drywall

For homes with heating registers in the ceiling or floor, air seal where the duct boots meet the ceiling drywall or the flooring to prevent heat loss around the register.
For homes with heating registers in the ceiling or floor, air seal where the duct boots meet the ceiling drywall or the flooring to prevent heat loss around the register.
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Air Seal Electric Outlets and Switches

Sealing air leaks around electrical outlets and switches helps prevent conditioned air from escaping through wall cavities to reduce energy loss and improve home comfort.
Sealing air leaks around electrical outlets and switches helps prevent conditioned air from escaping through wall cavities to reduce energy loss and improve home comfort.
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Air Seal Fireplace When Not in Use

Home Upgrade: Air Seal Fireplace When Not in Use
Make and install a chimney air sealing pillow to block air flow through your chimney when it will not be in use for long periods.
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Air Sealing Recessed Lights from Inside the House

Install LED inserts into old recessed can lights to replace inefficient bulbs and air seal the can.
Install LED inserts into old recessed can lights to replace inefficient bulbs and air seal the can.

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Caulk Exterior Walls

Exterior window frame being caulked with a caulking gun.
Replace cracked or missing caulk along windows, doors, and trim on exterior walls to prevent water intrusion into walls.
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Flash and Air Seal around Kitchen and Bath Exhaust Fan in the Roof or Exterior Wall

Use caulking and metal flashing to seal around kitchen or bath vents in roof or exterior walls.
Use caulking and metal flashing to seal around kitchen or bath vents in roof or exterior walls.
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Flash and Air Seal Piping and Wiring that Comes Through Exterior Walls

Use caulking and spray foam to flash and air seal piping and wiring that comes through exterior walls.
Use caulking and spray foam to flash and air seal piping and wiring that comes through exterior walls.
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Look for Missing Window and Door Flashing

Missing flashing around windows can allow water to get into the wall causing extensive damage to wall materials.
Missing flashing around doors and windows can lead to water infiltration and major damage and rot that is hidden inside of the wall.