Why air sealing is important while remodeling.

  

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Whether you are adding an addition or remodeling a room inside there is never a better time to increase you energy efficiency as well as your comfort. With building science technology always improving, there are more and more simple ways to do this. 

• Window and door gaps between the frame and the wall.
• When the walls leak air your $$ are going out with it. Wire penetr ations through the top and 
• bottom plates as well as behind your outlets. 
• Your rim joist around the house should be sealed as well. 
• Can lights- There are insulated housing units or a baffle can be made to go over them, make sure to keep enough clearance.
• Attic access hatches also leak.