The U.S. EPA estimates that homeowners can typically save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs by air sealing and insulating. RESNET claims the figure is even higher – up to 30 percent! Use insulation and sealant products listed below to seal critical areas of the attic such as:

Air-Seal Audit Checklist

 

Project Product List (select one of the three below)	DIY	PRO
FROTH-PAK™ Foam Insulation/Sealant Kit*		✓
GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant**		✓
GREAT STUFF ™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant**	✓	✓

Recessed (can) lights, like those found in the Revitalize Home, are a major source of air leakage. However, they should be covered with a fire rated material and not sprayed directly with foam.

It's easy to create an insulating cover for the fixture, which can then be sprayed over for a tight seal. A simple box, like the one depicted to the right made with small pieces of THERMAX™ Sheathing held together at the seams with THERMAX™ Aluminum Foil Tape, can be placed over the fixtures in the attic to protect the insulation from the heat generated by the light. This box can then be sprayed over with FROTH™ Foam Insulation.

 

Sealing the attic hatch is also an important step in combating energy loss in the attic. Simply cut a piece of THERMAX™ Sheathing to fit the attic hatch and adhere it to the back of the hatch. Lastly, a gasket seal with GREAT STUFF™ or GREAT STUFF PRO™ Gaps & Cracks Insulating Foam Sealant around the lip finishes the job.