Temperatures are dipping and with December just around the corner, the chilly winter season is fast arriving. According to experts in window installation San Diego, now is the time to begin weatherizing your home if you want to save on energy costs and stay warm this winter.
There are many approaches, small and large scale, to weatherizing a home, but not all of them are equally cost-effective, experts say. The first thing to take into account is insulation. A home without proper insulation in the walls, attic, and even basement will leak out heated air faster than a cheetah.
Make sure all walls, ceilings and floors are stuffed to the brim with insulation. If you have less than 11 inches of fiberglass insulation or eight inches of blown cellulose (recycled paper) insulation in your attic, you could benefit by adding more.
Outdoors pipes can be insulated with newspapers or plastic, according to Federal Emergency Management Agency. Not only will this keep in the heat during the winter, but it will also cool the house during summer months.
Drafts are another important construction flaw that must be eliminated if you plan on staying warm this winter. On a cold day, run your hand around your door frames and windows, he said. If you feel a draft on the inside of the house, you’ll need weather-stripping. If you feel a draft outside, or see cracks, you’ll need caulking.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering windows with plastic can also help keep cold air out. Also, fill in any gaps around doors or windows with weather-stripping. Cracks can be filled in with expanding foam or caulking.
It is also advisable Replacing metal-framed San Diego windows with better-insulated ones. This is one of the most expensive projects a homeowner can take on when weatherizing their home, but it is a long term investment that can increase the value of your home and, not to mention, the higher comfort you will enjoy during the rest of your stay.
