How Do You Find Air Leaks Around Windows & Doors?
You can find out if there are any leaks around your windows and doors by completing a few easy tests. All leaks should be sealed to prevent the heat from leaving your home. A home that has leaks has the potential to increase your heating and cooling bills. Some leaks are not visible which means you have to search them out. Sealing a leak is not very costly and will not take too much time. Look around the edges of your doors and windows for visible signs of deterioration, rotting and holes in the wood and surrounding area. These are the obvious leaks that need to be sealed. Once the surface has been scraped and cleaned sufficiently, putty should be applied to the surface and then smoothed over. This will give the area around the windows and doors a smooth texture. Place your finger along the edges of the windows and doors. Check the bottom of the door as well. You will be able to feel any cool area coming inside the windows and doors. Run your finger along all of the sides and edges. Yo
