Energy Guide

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Electrical Outlets
You have holes all over your house; they just may be hiding under electrical outlet covers.
1. Turn o the main electrical switch for the area of the home you will be air
sealing. Be sure that all wires have a protective covering before applying.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove all cover plates on perimeter walls.
3. Homes have holes cut in the drywall or plaster for electrical
outlets. Check for gaps between the wall and the metal or plastic box
that houses the electrical socket.
4. Fill the gap around the perimeter of the electrical box.
Do not use GREAT STUFF
™
Insulating Foam Sealant anywhere inside the box.
5. Allow the foam to cure before trimming (usually takes up to 1 hour).
Cure time is dependant on temperature, relative humidity and size of foam
bead. Trim excess foam with a serrated blade so that the foam is flush with the wall.
6. For an air-tight electrical outlet seal, also utilize a foam gasket. Foam gaskets are readily available at hardware stores.
Simply place the gasket over the front of the outlet.
7. Replace cover plates.
Window & Doors
Seal the gap around windows & doors and their rough openings to block drafts.
1. Using GREAT STUFF
™
Window & Door Insulating Foam Sealant, insert the straw
into the gap and fill around the window or door and its rough opening.
2. The low-pressure formula expands to insulate around windows and doors
without bending the frame.
Plumbing
While plumbing pipes may be hidden behind or under the sink, it doesn’t
mean that the pipe penetrations aren’t allowing bugs and unwanted air into
your house.
1. Check for holes under sinks where the pipes enter from the floor or wall
in all rooms that have running water (kitchen, bathroom, utility room and
laundry room).
2. Use GREAT STUFF
™
Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant around
the pipes at the wall or floor entrance.
A recent study conducted by Dow revealed that, by sealing plumbing penetrations,
homeowners can begin to see payback after .5 months, and enjoy begin to see, on average,
pay back after .5 months and $45 in annual savings.*
*In this study, conducted by Dow and D.R. Nelson & Associates, air loss was measured using blower door tests. Potential energy savings were estimated using REM Home Energy Analysis Software.
Results vary based on construction, style, year built and other unique home characteristics.
LIVING SPACE
It’s where you eat, sleep and hang out so don’t neglect the most important place in your house.
Make sure to fill the gaps and cracks in your living space.