Reasons That Your Windows And Doors Might Be Costing Your Money

None of us want to be wasting unnecessary money on energy resources, but would instead take advantage of creative means to preserve energy. For older or less efficient homes, this could entail the purchase of a new energy saving heater, air conditioning unit, furnace, or other equipment. However, due care must also be taken to prevent the escape of warm air from our homes.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, one third of the heat loss in the average American home is a result of poorly sealed windows and doors. To help keep heat in your house and money in your wallet, use these 7 tips to insulate and weatherproof your doors and windows today.

1. Reseal the gaps around your windows.

Gaps around your windows let cool and hot air out and outside air in, and that costs you money. To seal your window casings, apply a steady bead of silicone caulking to the joints between your window trims (casings) and the wall. While clear caulk works best on painted or stained trim, white caulk blends in well with white windows.

2. Weather strip your windows.

You hopefully already have high-quality, energy-efficient window casements, and you should still be weather stripping them. Use a self-adhesive rubber compression strip or insulation foam on the outside the windows for a tight seal.

3. Lock your windows.