WHY WEATHERIZE?
• Save $$ on utility bills – Weatherization can save $50-$350 annually
• Make a long-lasting home improvement – We estimate our improvements will last 5-25 years
• Improve comfort - Reducing drafts maintains consistent indoor temperatures
• Help the planet by conserving energy – Conserving energy reduces the demand on fossil fuels
WEATHERIZATION STEPS
1) Blower Door Test
Specialized equipment measures the level of air infiltration in your home and calculates the $/year lost to HVAC inefficiencies.
2) Weatherization
Green Iowa AmeriCorps members spend 2-8 hours reducing air infiltration and making efficiency improvements in your home.
3) Evaluation & Education
Members conduct a post-weatherization blower door test to calculate the effectiveness of the weatherization services. Members also educate the resident on energy & money-saving strategies.
COST OF WEATHERIZATION
• We volunteer the labor, you fund the materials! Our crew leader will provide a materials cost estimate after your blower door test ($50-$350).
• FREE materials for qualified LIHEAP recipients, senior citizens (ages 65+), disabled, and low income households
WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
WINDOWS – Caulk & seal around window frame, install sash locks, add rope caulk and pulley seals during winter months.
DOORS – Weather strip, install door sweeps, adjust threshold, adjust lockset, caulk & seal casing.
ATTIC ACCESS – Insulate attic access door, seal perimeter with foam tape, ensure a tight seal with a latch lock or weight.
OUTLETS – Insulate outlets and light switches with foam gaskets.
RIM JOISTS – Seal the area where the foundation meets the house frame with friction-fit rigid foam and caulk.
DUCTS – Seal duct joints with aluminum tape.
WATER PIPE – Insulate water pipe with foam sleeves to reduce conductive heat loss.
EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS – Install Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and install low-flow sink & shower aerators.
