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Originally Posted by rwest
I was thinking that it would be smart for me to go through my house and add insulation, weatherstrip, etc. to save on utilities.
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Cold winter is the perfect time to find heat losses.
1) Make a basic blueprint. Write down results. Should all be about the same.
Use an infrared thermometer and work around the entire perimeter. Don't forget windows ceilings and rim joist in the basement.
2) Look for even snow pack on the roof. Icicles dripping in freezing weather is a danger zone.
3) Cold/Hot within walls creates an enclosed "dew point" where water collects, rots, molds.
I've got another summer project myself (also need to fix the dripping below somehow):
