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BPA Home EE Home Energy Tips Do-It-Yourself Home Weatherization Guide

Save A Watt Video Tips Manufactured Housing Save Energy Do-It-Yourself Home Weatherization Guide About Insulation Protective Gear How to Insulate a Ceiling How to Insulate a Floor Insulating Pipes and Ducts Insulating Finished and Unfinished Walls Weatherstripping and Caulking Storm Windows and Sliding or Insulated Doors Vapor Barrier and Ventilation Control Glossary of Heating and Insulation Terms Adjust your View! Select a Font... Arial Century Gothic Courier Helvetica Georgia Times Verdana Select a Size... 9px 10px 11px 12px 13px 14px 15px 16px 17px 18px 19px 20px 22px

Do-It-Yourself Home Weatherization Guide (E-version of 44-page booklet, Updated 2003) Introduction About Insulation Protective Gear and Other Safety Tips How to Insulate a Ceiling How to Insulate a Floor Insulating Pipes and Ducts Insulating Finished and Unfinished Walls Weatherstripping and Caulking Storm Windows and Sliding or Insulated Doors Vapor Barriers and Ventilation Control Glossary of Heating and Insulation Terms Introduction Insulating your home makes more sense today than ever before. Not many years ago, when energy was relatively cheap and plentiful, weatherization wasn't as cost-effective as it is now. So, most homes were built with little or no insulation against heat loss. Today, most new construction must meet certain insulation standards. Regardless of when your home was built, though, there are probably things you can do to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Your utility representative will be able to tell you what measures you should take at the time of your home energy analysis. You may then select a contractor to complete the necessary work-or you can do the job yourself. Many weatherization tasks are simple and take only a few hours to complete, though some may require the expertise of an insulation contractor. Your electric utility can provide any additional information you need to complete the job and answer questions about programs offered for home weatherization. Next: About Insulation