What is weatherization and why do it? Weatherization is any improvement aimed at sealing or insulating a home to maximize its energy efficiency and comfort. Heat leaks through the home’s outer walls, windows, doors, and other openings. Why spend money heating or cooling the outdoors? Keep outside air out and inside air in with weatherization. You can start small with these DIY hacks and go deeper as time and budget allow....
Intro to Weatherization Weatherization is any improvement aimed at sealing or insulating a home to maximize its energy efficiency and comfort. Weatherization can reduce the cost of heating and cooling, improve comfort, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Many of our older SOMA homes are drafty and have limited insulation. Heat leaks through the home’s outer walls, windows, doors, and other openings. A well-sealed home envelope, coupled with the right amount of insulation, can make a difference on both utility bills and your quality of life....
Weatherizing your home — sealing and insulating a home to maximize its energy efficiency and comfort — can bring significant benefits. Weatherization can reduce the cost of heating and cooling, improve comfort, reduce indoor air pollution, and cut greenhouse gas emissions. Heat that leaks through your home’s outer walls, windows, doors, and other openings wastes energy and increases utility costs, while negatively affecting your comfort and even health. A well-sealed home envelope, coupled with the right amount of insulation, can make a real difference on both utility bills and your quality of life....