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Energy Extension Service


BUILDING ENVELOPE
This section answers questions about:
  • Where to put insulation in a home, how to install insulation, and types and values of insulating materials.
  • Window types, how to choose the best windows for a home, and how to make window as energy-efficient as possible..
  • The best way to insulate a basement and make it energy-efficient.
  • Where outdoor air might leak into a home and how to stop it.
  • How to choose properly sized ventilation systems and make those systems energy-efficient.
  • How to choose the best vapor barrier for a home and how a vapor barrier might help a home

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