Vapor barriers & ventilation
An energy-tight home requires adequate ventilation and vapor control to maintain healthy air.
An energy-tight home requires adequate ventilation and vapor control to maintain healthy air.
Insulating your new house's basement up to R-10 can help reduce energy costs by up to 12 percent.
Spray foam insulation does a great job of sealing up cracks and crevices, if it's installed properly. Learn more about open-cell spray foam options.
The right insulation material for your home depends on where it will be used and what type you already have.
A typical home will need about $50 in weatherizing materials - and the cost can be paid back in energy savings in just a few weeks.
Use this checklist to make sure you don't overlook hidden energy wasters in and around your home.