Hard wired smoke detector letting in hot attic air


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Old 08-02-11, 05:10 PM
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Hard wired smoke detector letting in hot attic air

Should have added this to my previous post...but yeah, what can i squirt into this hole here that is leaking hot air into the second floor hallway?

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Old 08-05-11, 02:57 PM
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Get a can of Spray foam from your local hardware store.
 
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Old 08-05-11, 03:04 PM
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Do not spray foam into the box! Box must be sealed from the outside (attic side)
 
 

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