What are Shallow Frost-Protected Foundations?
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What are Insulating Concrete Forms?
One of the best innovations for passive solar homes are ICFs – Insulating Concrete Forms. At first glance, they look like a lazy way to build foundations because they are simple and lightweight, they snap together, and it's more like playing with Lego than building a house. The good news is that, despite their apparent ease, they create one of the best insulated foundations possible.
Stopping Air Leakage in Your Home
Once you have identified the air leakage points from an assessment of your home, you can proceed with the insulation process.
Caulking
You should begin by sealing up small cracks, leakages and penetrations on the inside of the outside walls, floors and ceilings. The interior is usually warmer and applied sealant lasts longer as it is not exposed to harsh weather conditions.
Fireplaces Lose Heat in Your Home
Fireplaces and how to seal them
Fireplaces may warm our bodies but they dry up our pockets as well. There is a great deal of air leakage in the whole chimney when it is not in use. Even when it is in use, the fire sucks up the heated room air and cold air is drawn in from outside, replacing the heated air that went out through the chimney.
Basement Upgrades in Older Homes
Basements require complete dryness before insulation can be added to the interior. The requirement is the same for vapor barriers. Persistent problems with moisture or water leakage will only serve to destroy even the best quality work.
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