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Friday, April 24, 2015

Air Leak Testing & Sealing - The Top 10 Tips for Saving Money at Home - 7

From the Familyhandyman.com


Fill gaps under sinks


Seal gaps around plumbing pipes
Squirt expanding foam around the pipes inside the wall.

Pull back the escutcheons on plumbing pipes where they enter exterior walls and you'll probably see generous gaps around the pipes. In cold weather, you might also feel the draft coming in. All it takes is some $7-a-can expanding foam to seal those leaks. Shake the can vigorously, then squirt the foam around the pipes inside the wall. Don't completely fill the gap—the foam will expand. If it expands too much and you can’t get the escutcheon back on, wait for it to dry, then slice it flush with the wall with a utility knife.

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