Energy Guide

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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. If there is enough space for your pinky finger to fit behind the water spout
on the exterior of your house, you should use GREAT STUFF
™
Pestblock
Insulating Foam Sealants.
2. Place the can’s straw in the space around the pipe and fill the entire way
around the spout.
3. The foam can be trimmed with a serrated blade when the foam has
cured. Paint all foam exposed to the exterior to help protect the foam
from sunlight.
Dryer Vent
Don’t let clean laundry be the cause for high energy bills.
1. Seal the gap around the dryer vent where it exits the house. This hole can
be sealed on the inside or outside, whichever is more accessible. This will
help keep unconditioned air and bugs from entering your house.
2. Insert the GREAT STUFF
™
Pestblock Insulating Foam Sealant straw inside
the gap and apply foam around the entire circumference.
General Tips About GREAT STUFF
™
Insulating Foam Sealants
• Read the can label carefully before using for full instructions and safety precautions.
• Cover all skin.
• Wear safety goggles and gloves when foaming.
• Eliminate all sources of ignition before use, including pilot lights.
• Provide adequate ventilation or wear proper respiratory protection.
• Contents under pressure. Not to be used for filling closed cavities or voids such as
behind walls and under tub surrounds.
• When cured, these products are combustible and will burn if exposed to open flame
or sparks from high-energy sources. Do not expose to temperatures above 240ºF (116ºC).
• When air sealing buildings, ensure that combustion appliances, such as furnaces, water heaters,
wood burning stoves, gas stoves and gas dryers are properly vented to the outside.
• GREAT STUFF
™
Insulating Foam Sealants are available in dierent formulas: Gaps & Cracks, Big Gap Filler, Window & Door,
Pestblock, and Fireblock. Find the one that is right for your project. Ensure that you are using the appropriate foam around
electrical and plumbing penetrations per local building code.
• The full cure time is 8 hours. To expedite curing, spritz the area with water before and after foaming.
• Do not overfill cavity. But if you do, foam can easily be trimmed with a serrated blade or utility knife once it has
fully cured.
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.