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Many steps can be taken to improve a home’s energy efficiency such as upgrading windows and doors. Simple, less costly steps can be taken such as adding insulation and sealing air leaks can be taken to improve a home’s energy performance.

Sealing air leaks is a crucial step in the weatherization process.

Insulation levels vary based on the climate in a given region of the country.

Air leaks tend to occur in similar areas throughout the home. Most homeowners aren’t aware of all the possible areas air can leak from.

Although the term retrofit may be new to you, the concept is easy to understand. It is the process of increasing the energy efficiency of an existing home.

Some air leaks are necessary to allow for the escape of gasses from the home that are by product of heating air and water. Others result from how the home was built and the aging of building materials.

Exterior walls are one area where upgrading or adding insulation can make a big difference in the homeowner’s comfort and energy use