Introduction - Getting Started - Materials Checklist - Plug Holes - Seal Furnace Flues - Foam or Caulk - Complete Job - Attic Duct Sealing - Recessed Can Lights - Sealing Basement
- 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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