Easy to fix winter heat leaks in the home

Becker L J., Dutt G S.
wood frame, attic, weatherstripping, house, retrofitting, sealing, residential building
Year:
1979
Bibliographic info:
City University of New York, Princeton University, Unpublished paper, 1979, 8pp, 3 figs, 4 refs. #DATE 01:01:1979, in English,

Air leaks which can bypass attic insulation in US wood framed houses are identified. Examples of heat loss paths include gaps at the entry of plumbing, heating or cooling ducts and electrics gaps around flues, and trapdoors. Remedial measures discussed include stuffing gaps with fibreglass, weatherstripping, taping polythene sheet over gaps, sealing and insulating ducts, and covering ceiling fan vents during the winter.

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