Posted AT 2:37 AM EDT on 26/01/07
Little leaks add up to a lot of heat loss
When the cold wind starts to blow, many homeowners — even those in well-built dwellings — start noticing drafts. Every house is insulated, but you can't rely just on that.
Even a home that's well insulated can lose 30 per cent of its heat because of cold drafts.
The most common insulation — fibreglass batt — doesn't stop air leakage completely.
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