Locating Air Leaks 3 - Materials Checklist

• Batt or roll of unfaced fiberglass insulation and large garbage bags (for stuffing open stud cavities behind kneewalls and in dropped soffits).
• Roll of reflective foil insulation or other blocking material such as drywall or pieces of rigid foam insulation to cover soffits, open walls, and larger holes.
• Silicone or acrylic latex caulk & caulk gun for sealing small holes (1/4 inch or less).
• Several cans of expanding spray foam insulation for filling larger gaps (1/4 inch to 3 inches).
• Special high-temperature silicone caulk to seal around flues and chimneys.
• Roll of 14-in. wide aluminum flashing to keep insulation away from flue pipe.
• Retractable utility knife and sheet metal scissors.
• Tape measure and staple gun or hammer and nails to hold covering materials in place.
• Safety glasses, gloves and dust mask (for insulation work as well).
• Flashlight or portable safety light .
• Boards to walk on if needed.
• Large bucket to haul materials with.

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