Walls
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Like the attic, walls need to be well insulated. Typically, the only time to insulate your walls is during construction or remodeling. Fiberglass, foam, or cellulose insulation provides a complete thermal, moisture and air barrier solution for higher energy savings.
No matter how well-insulated the walls of your home are, areas where air leaks into the home from unconditioned spaces can make you uncomfortable. Any open areas of walls, via an electrical outlet, light switch, plumbing pipe or fixture, or area where the wall meets the floor, potentially leaks air. Install padding behind electrical outlets and light switches to reduce air infiltration. Also, plugs (such as safety plugs) can be used to help seal the house. Sealant should be placed around plumbing, other piping and along floor boards. Sealants are available in clear and white, and should be applied using a good caulk gun. For further directions on how to apply sealant, please refer to the EPA Home Sealing Guide.
Tip: Do you have a room that is always hot? Hy-Tech ThermaCels Insulating Paint Additive makes your paint insulate. Simply mix it into any paint to create a fluid applied insulating costing. Each package, available at Current Energy, is sized to be mixed with one gallon of paint.
