Weatherizing a home means sealing the gaps and leaks in a home’s thermal envelope that can cause energy to be wasted. Measures can include putting weather-stripping around doors, adding sealing around windows, putting more insulation in attics and sidewalls, install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and repair/replace furnace and/or water heater. We work to decrease energy … [Read more...]
Do you put holes in siding to check for wall insulation?
We will remove a portion of the siding and drill the hole in the wood portion of the wall. We then stuff the hole with fiberglass insulation and install a plug to close up the hole and replace the siding. If the home is stucco then, yes, we would drill directly through the stucco and patch it to the best of our ability. This would be discussed with the homeowner in detail … [Read more...]
Is the program assistance really free?
Yes, if you qualify for energy assistance and your home has not been weatherized since September 1994. It is a grant from the federal Department of Energy. Not a deferred loan, no liens, no pay-back, etc. … [Read more...]
Do you pay for the installation of a sump pump?
No, sump pumps are not part of the Weatherization program scope of work. … [Read more...]
Do you repair or replace roofs?
No, roof repair or replacements are not something Weatherization can assist with. … [Read more...]