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  • Air Barriers

    By The Department of Energy

    When building your next home, be sure you know all the options when it comes to sealing the perimeter. There are many different solutions on the market today, with varying degrees of effectiveness. Consider your options and to talk to your builder to ensure your new home will be as air tight as possible.

    Air Barriers

  • Caulking

    By The Department of Energy

    Tired of those high energy bills every month? You may not know it but you’re probably transferring more air than you realize between the great outdoors and the inside of your home. Caulking your home is an inexpensive way to put a dent in your annual energy costs.

    Caulking Tips

  • Radiant Barrier FAQs

    By Ingrid Melody

    Think you know everything there is to know about Radiant Barriers? Ingrid Melody walks you through the basics, then provides practical answers to frequently asked questions in "Radiant Barriers: A Question and Answer Primer."

    Radiant Barrier FAQs

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