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Solar Heating and Cooling

Using passive solar design techniques to heat and cool your home can be cost effective and environmentally friendly. Passive solar design includes placing larger, insulated windows on south-facing walls and locating mass, such as a concrete slab floor or a … Continue reading →

Sources of Air Leaks in Your Home

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Energy House

Areas that leak air into and out of your home cost you lots of money.

  1. Dropped ceiling
  2. Recessed light
  3. Attic entrance
  4. Sill plates – Baseboards on exterior walls
  5. Water and furnace flues
  6. All ducts
  7. Doors and frames
  8. Chimney flashing
  9. Windows and frames
  10. Electrical outlets and switches
  11. Plumbing and utility access
  12. Cable TV penitrations