Improve Comfort. Lower Energy Costs with GREAT STUFF™ Insulating Foam Sealants.
Air leaks account for 25–40%* of the energy used for heating and cooling a typical home. According to the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), proper insulating and air sealing can help lower heating and cooling costs by up to 30%. Now you can take on a few easy DIY projects this weekend to see immediate savings while making your home more comfortable and environmentally friendly for the long term.
BASEMENT or closed crawl space It’s damp, dark and cold. That’s why it’s an excellent place to seal with GREAT STUFF™ Insulating Foam Sealants. Sill Plate You are likely to have a gap in your basement where the sill plate rests on the top of the concrete foundation. If you have an unfinished basement, these gaps will be evident. If you have a finished basement with a dropped ceiling, you may still be able to remove the ceiling tiles to access the sill plate and the foundation. 1.
LIVING SPACE It’s where you eat, sleep and hang out so don’t neglect the most important place in your house. Make sure to fill the gaps and cracks in your living space. Electrical Outlets You have holes all over your house; they just may be hiding under electrical outlet covers. 1. Turn off the main electrical switch for the area of the home you will be air sealing. Be sure that all wires have a protective covering before applying. 2. Use a screwdriver to remove all cover plates on perimeter walls. 3.
HOUSE EXTERIOR Your home’s exterior may be surrounded by wilderness; that doesn’t mean you have to invite the flora and fauna inside. Use GREAT STUFF™ Insulating Foam Sealants to help keep the outside on the outside of your home. Hose Bib Convenient for car washes and lawn care, the hose bib not only lets water out, but may be letting air or pests in. 1. 2. 3.
Greatness comes in many forms Did you know that the average home has a 1/2 mile of gaps and cracks?** Seal them all with GREAT STUFF™. Each GREAT STUFF™ Insulating Foam Sealant* is specially formulated to seal gaps, cracks and holes to block air, moisture and even pests. Our comprehensive line of ready to use sealants is a simple inexpensive money-saving solution for any do-it-yourself homeowner. • GREAT STUFF™ Gaps & Cracks* — Foam sealant that expands to seal and insulate gaps up to one inch.
