2. • The practice of protecting a building
and its interior from the elements.
•Sunlight
•Precipitation
•Wind

3. • Many types of insulation can be
thought of as weatherization, because
they block drafts or protect from cold
winds.

4. Pollution
• In the United States,
buildings use one third of
all energy consumed and
two thirds of all electricity.
Climate Change
• Due to the high energy
usage, they are a major
source of the pollution that
causes urban air quality
problems and pollutants
that contribute to climate
change.

5. • Sealing gaps, racks and holes using caulk, foam
sealant, weather-stripping, and window film.
• Sealing air ducts, which can account for 20% of heat
loss, using fiber-reinforced mastic.
• Protecting pipes from corrosion and freezing.
• Providing proper ventilation to unconditioned
spaces to protect a building from the effects
of condensation.

6. Electric Devices Level Of Use Monthly Cost
Refrigerator 24 hrs./day $32.10/mo.
Oven 30 min./day $20.10/mo.
Large Screen TV 6 hrs./day $9.40/mo.
Personal Computer 5 hrs./day $8.00/mo.
Freezer 24 hrs./day $23.80/mo.
10 Regular Light Bulbs 4 hrs./day $22.80/mo.

7. • Definition of weatherization
• Example of a known weatherization;
insulation
• Why it’s important
• Procedures
• Household items that use excess energy
• Intro to Weatherization Video

8. • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weatherization
• US Department of Energy (2012) Weatherization and
Intergovernmental Program
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/wip/wap_apply.html
• New York State Weatherization Director’s Association
(2013) http://www.nyswda.org/