What Does It Mean to Weatherize a House?
What Does It Mean to Weatherize a House? Now is the time to prepare for cold, winter weather by weatherizing your house. All types of homes (apartment, duplex, mobile homes, single-family) benefit from weatherization. Weatherization is the practice of protecting the interior of your house from the elements of weather. Doing so will not only keep you warm and cozy in the winter it will also reduce your energy consumption and costs. How do I weatherize my house? To weatherize your house, you need to keep the weather elements outside. In the winter, this means stopping air drafts. There are several, simple steps you can take to weatherize your house. Windows and Doors Caulk doors and windows Install weather-stripping to windows and doors Install plastic sheeting on inside windows and sliding doors Install door sweep Use heavy curtains or drapes Attic, Chimney, Ducts Add insulation to attic and walls, as needed Seal air leak