
Weatherproofing
The DIY Guide to Keeping Your Home Warm in the Winter, Cool in the Summer, and Dry All Year Around
Skills Institute Press(Author)
Fox Chapel Publishing
Published on 1. November 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-56523-591-5 (ISBN)
Description
Homeowners will learn how to fight rising energy costs and unpredictable weather with this clear, easy-to-follow guide to the ins and outs of weatherproofing your home. This book teaches what every homeowner should know about weatherproofing their home. It's not about fancy renovations or style. Instead, it's solid basic information that will help readers make their houses into warm, weather-tight family homes. Whether you need to add insulation in your attic or weather-strip your doors, this book has the details homeowners need to keep their home comfortable year round.
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Language
English
Place of publication
East Petersberg
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
color photos and illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 192 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
422 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56523-591-5 (9781565235915)
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Additional editions

Institute Press Skills
Weatherproofing
The DIY Guide to Keeping Your Home Warm in the Winter, Cool in the Summer, and Dry All Year Around
E-Book
12/2018
Fox Chapel Publishing
€8.82
Available for download
Person
John Kelsey is former editor in chief for Fine Woodworking magazine and the author of several woodworking books, including Furniture Projects for the Deck and Lawn (9781892836175). He currently serves as the Editorial Director for Fox Chapel Publishing.
Content
1. Keeping a House Snug and Tight Blocking Drafts around Windows Weather-stripping Doors Plugging Up Cracks 2. Battling Moisture Gutters and Downspouts Underground Drains Diverting Water From Foundations Plugging Leaks in the Basement Sump Pumps Vents for Airflow 3. Shielding Against Heat and Cold Key Areas for Potential Heat Loss Adequate Insulation Attics Exterior Walls Storm Windows Storm Door Blocking Out the Sun 4 Protecting your Home from Disaster Windproofing a Picture Window Chimney Ties for Earth Tremors Lightning Floods