Two wall-construction techniques — the Airtight Drywall Approach and Simple Caulk and Seal — can be used to create a continuous air barrier within a house. Using one of these techniques can significantly reduce air leakage to help improve a home's energy efficiency.
Caulk forms a flexible seal for cracks, gaps, or joints less than 1-quarter-inch wide. You can use a caulking compound to seal air leaks in a variety of places throughout your home, including around windows and door frames.
Most experts agree that caulking and weatherstripping — two simple air sealing techniques — will pay for themselves in energy savings within one year. Applying these techniques will also alleviate drafts and help your home feel warmer when it's cold outside.
本主题包括与施工过程中安装背衬条信息。贝克棒轮执行从开孔或闭孔泡沫材料制成，接头密封件。它们被类似或不同的建筑材料之间的接缝之内用于填充接头或间隙。A sealant is typically applied to open cell backer rods to prevent air or moisture infiltration, closed cell backer rods inherently deter air and moisture.
This topic includes information related to expansion control installed during construction. Expansion control assemblies are designed joints between similar or differing construction materials, that allow movement and absorb vibrations. Assemblies are a manufactured product that contains an expansion control frame, cover and gaskets.