About Module 2: Doing this one thing will eliminate 50% of your heating/cooling costs.
In this lecture, you'll find an overview of the many topics which will be discussed in this course, how we will implement them, and why it will result in massive energy, as well as dollar savings.It is estimated that the average home has enough air leakage that it is equivalent to a three square foot hole in your wall. Resulting in massive loss of heating and cooling.This chapter will show you how to find air leaks, and make a plan to plug them forever.The .pdf handout includes places to check as well as room diagrams you can use for future reference.
This is a continuation of the last chapter with more in depth material.
This chapter covers the things you need to know to properly update and air seal your basement. Up to 25% of heat is lost through your basement.We'll discuss the different kinds of basements and ways of dealing with heat loss with each. We're going to discover where your basement is vulnerable to heat loss and systematically put a stop to his method of wasting your money.
Your attic is another place where there is real potential to waste money on heating and cooling. Insulation helps but is not enough. In this chapter I go through the various ways in which you are wasting money venting precious heat and/or cooling into a dead space. We'll look at the places it occurs and explore strategies for making this area as energy efficient as possible.
Windows and doors can account for up to 25% of total house heat loss. Since we have air sealed the inside of the house, now we start on the outside.