Installation Guide

Air leaks account for
25-40% of the energy
used for heating and
cooling a typical home.*
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
Fill leaks throughout the home with air-sealing products
from Dow. GREAT STUFF
™
Insulating Foam Sealants are
practical, low-cost and easy-to-use solutions for long-term
energy efficiency and money savings.
Stop Air Leaks with GREAT STUFF
™
Insulating Foam Sealants
®™ Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow
* Source: www.energystar.gov
** In this study conducted by Dow and D.R. Nelson & Associates, air loss was measured using blower door tests. Potential energy
savings were estimated using REM Home Energy Analysis Software. Results vary based on construction, style, year built and other
unique home characteristics. Participating homeowners were current employees of Dow.
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Attic Hatch
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Hose Bib
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Window
and Door
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HVAC
Main Electrical
Panel
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Dryer Vent
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Plumbing
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Electrical
Outlets
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Sill
Plate
E Rim Joist
Rim Joist and Sill Plate Penetrations
• Averageannualsavings:$44
• Averagepaybacktime:9.4months
Plumbing Penetrations Under Sinks
• Averageannualsavings:$45
• Averagepaybacktime:2weeks
Wall-Floor Junction Gap
• Averageannualsavings:$6
• Averagepaybacktime:1.1months
Savings Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that homeowners
can save up to 20% on heating and cooling costs by air sealing and insulating.
Among the savings realized after air sealing during a recent study**:
Recessed Lighting Can
Exterior to Drywall
• Averageannualsavings:$12
• Averagepaybacktime:2.5months
Two Windows
• Averageannualsavings:$27
• Averagepaybacktime:2.7months
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