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You\u2019ve certainly read about sealing your windows to reduce airflow so you save more energy.<\/p>\nYou\u2019ve certainly read about sealing your windows to reduce airflow so you save more energy.<\/p>\n
Have you taken the time to make it happen?<\/p>\n
Windows are a part of your home\u2019s \u201cair envelope.\u201d In other words, your home has all sorts of small cracks and crevices all over that allow air to flow in and out.<\/p>\n
Sealing those can make a nice difference in what you pay on your energy bills. But it\u2019s hard to find all the gaps that let air flow in and out.<\/p>\n
Generally, you start with your windows because they allow enough air for you to actually feel the draft.<\/p>\n
Cracks can develop slowly over time. So if you live in a newer home that\u2019s aging, it\u2019s possible that you begin to feel drafts you never felt before.<\/p>\n
Window sealing can be done with caulk, a special sealant, or weather stripping. In some cases, your window\u2019s frame may have so much damage that sealing won\u2019t fix the problem.<\/p>\n
So, it may become necessary to replace the entire window frame.<\/p>\n
Assuming your window frame is okay, air flows in through the small cracks between your window frame and your wall. So, that\u2019s where you\u2019d apply your sealant or weather stripping.<\/p>\n
So, let\u2019s say you\u2019re on the fence about sealing your windows. Why would you do it?<\/p>\n
Well, here\u2019s several of the benefits of doing so:<\/p>\n
1. Increased Energy Efficiency and More Money Saved<\/strong><\/p>\n Drafts and more air flowing in means your HVAC system has to work a little harder to maintain your home\u2019s temperature.<\/p>\n That means higher energy bills for you.<\/p>\n Seal your windows, and you won\u2019t have that problem. In fact, you\u2019ll have more money in your pocket. And, you\u2019ll be doing more to help the environment.<\/p>\n 2. You Feel More Comfortable<\/strong><\/p>\n Your house is your castle, right? But, you don\u2019t want the air temperature to feel like a cool, drafty castle.<\/p>\n Sealed windows means the end of air drafts. And that means you feel more comfortable in your own home.<\/p>\n