{"id":1410,"date":"2020-10-10T10:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-10T14:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovaction.ca\/?p=1410"},"modified":"2020-10-28T10:06:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T14:06:13","slug":"places-most-conducive-to-cold-air-infiltration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovaction.ca\/en\/places-most-conducive-to-cold-air-infiltration\/","title":{"rendered":"Places Most Conducive to Cold Air Infiltration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\nAs the colder weather sets and we\u2019re slowly turning on our furnaces\nand indoor fireplaces, homeowners in cold climate areas like Ottawa\nand Gatineau should pay attention to problem areas in their homes\nthat are conducive to cold air infiltration. These cold spots in our\nhomes are not only letting cold air from outside to come in, they\u2019re\nallowing precious heat to escape as well resulting in a double hit to\nyour heating costs and your comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\n\tNot sure what to do about cold drafts in your home?\n\t<\/li><li>\n\tWondering why your heating costs are higher than they should be?\n\t<\/li><li>\n\tCan\u2019t quite seem to keep certain rooms or spaces warm in your\n\thome?\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nthis article, the renovation specialists at Renovaction in Ottawa\nshare their insights about the areas in homes that are the most\nconducive to cold air infiltration. Should you notice any of these\nsigns and want to take the necessary steps to block the gaps and\nretain heat in your home this winter, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out.\nWe\u2019d be happy to answer your questions and provide you with some\nsolutions to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find air leaks\nin your home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Air\nleaks occur where there is a hole in the building envelope creating a\npressure difference. In the winter, the stack effect means that air\nflow in the house will be like a chimney with air entering at lower\nlevels and exiting at the upper levels and the ceiling. This can\ncommonly make us mistakenly believe that our air leaks are primarily\nin the basement and lower levels &#8211; breaches in your homes envelope\ncan be, and often are, located throughout all levels of a home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nsimple way to look for leaks in your home that are allowing air to\nflow in and out (both directions are bad in this case) simply light\nsome incense sticks and do a thorough walk through of your home while\nholding the sticks close to the walls, windows, vents and ceiling to\nobserve where the smoke is drawn to. A low leak will cause the smoke\nto trail away or towards the leak, and more powerful leaks can cause\nthe smoke to disperse, leaving the tips of the incense to glow.\nInsider tip: cold windy days are the best for this type of DIY leak\ndetector test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common places for\ncold air leaks in your home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold\nair can infiltrate your home through numerous leaks on any level\nthroughout your home. From the tip of your roof and chimney, to the\nfloor drain in the basement, and everything in between including\nexhaust fans and light switches, any time your home\u2019s envelope is\ninterrupted with a joint or puncture there is a risk that improper\nsealing has created an opportunity for heat to escape and cold air to\nenter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without\na doubt, windows and roofs are the prime culprits when it comes to\nair leaks in a home and although it leaves homeowners with a sense of\naccomplishment when they discover an electrical outlet on an exterior\nwall that is sucking out air when tested with incense (see above) or\nyou change the weather stripping around your garage door, these leaks\nare likely minor compared to the potential heat loss due to faulty\nwindows and roofs. Don\u2019t get us wrong, these small initiatives can\nadd up to some heat retention and utility savings, but to really get\nit right, don\u2019t forget to maintain and re-invest in the items that\nwill have the most impact in stopping cold air from infiltrating our\nhomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows\n<\/strong>&#8211; check glazing for tightness, inspect window casings (interior\nand exterior), trim and window covering fixtures including rails,\nrods and sash hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ceiling\n<\/strong>&#8211; check joints between ceiling and walls, around light fixtures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Roof<\/strong>\n&#8211; check for missing or damaged shingles, joints, junctions, chimneys<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Walls<\/strong>\n&#8211; check for leaks in corners, along trim and baseboards, where\nmasonry meets foundation in the basement, and for any cracks or gaps\nin drywall or plaster<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Doors<\/strong>\n&#8211; check the threshold and frame including weather stripping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<strong>Outlets and switches <\/strong>&#8211; pay special attention to electrical\noutlets on exterior walls \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<strong>Exhaust fans and vents<\/strong> &#8211; ensure a flush close when not in use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nyou think that your home has possible air leaks and that you\u2019re\nwasting heat this winter, reach out to the professionals at\nRenovaction. We\u2019d be happy to help you identify your cold spots and\npoint you towards a solution to stop the gap. Servicing the Ottawa\nand Gatineau areas, we specialize in windows and roofs to help you\nkeep the heat in and the cold out!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the colder weather sets and we\u2019re slowly turning on our furnaces and indoor fireplaces, homeowners in cold climate areas like Ottawa and Gatineau should pay attention to problem areas in their homes that are conducive to cold air infiltration. 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