Home Weatherization
Your probably not aware of it, but air leaks in ductwork and around plumbing, chimneys, vents, light switches, windows and doors can allow the entire volume of air in your home to escape as often as every half hour. Drafts will then replace the air you have paid to heat or cool. Without your home being weatherized and enough insulation heat also transfers though the ceilings, walls and floors of your home. This kind of inefficiency causes the air conditioning system to run more frequently and that will cost you more money.
Warmed or air-conditioned air mixes with outside air through gaps in your homes thermal envelope-exterior walls, windows, doors,the roof, and floors. Such air leaks can waste large amounts of energy. Most experts agree that sealing, caulking and weather stripping any gaps will pay for itself within one year in energy savings. Caulking and weather stripping will also alleviate drafts and help your home feel warmer when it's cold outside. Weatherization combined with other energy conservation measures can make your home feel more comfortable, help your home use less energy, and save you money!
Certain energy conservation measures such as sealing and weather stripping windows and doors and attic access', installing outlet/switch gaskets, sealing plumbing, light and exhaust fan penetrations, sealing door frames and baseboards are all examples of home weatherization Perkins Inc. can provide to you.
Sign up online or contact Perkins Inc. today to request an energy audit so we can start the process of finding and eliminating problem areas throughout your home.