Energy Savings Take precautions to make sure that your attached or under-the-house garage isn't an escape route for warm air.

• Check the following:

1. If you have a room over the garage, find out if the builder has added insulation to the garage ceiling.

2. Inspect the walls for insulation, especially the ones adjoining the house.

3. Does the garage door have a good seal, especially across the bottom?

4. Is there a good fit on the door leading from the garage into the house? Use the draft gauge to check for drafts.

If the answer to some or all of these points is "No", you have some work to do.

• Insulation. Without proper insulation, the garage walls and ceiling will steal heat from the house. Go

back to the earlier section that talks about adding insulation.

• Garage door. Keep the door tightly closed as much as possible. If the door has become warped so that you don't have a good seal on the top or sides, fix it with weatherstripping to seal the cracks.

The seal across the bottom should be tight so that cold air and snow won't slip in. Check the seal in the fall and replace it if necessary. Make sure you know the thickness of the seal (usually made of rubber) before you go to the hardware or building supply *store for a new one.




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October 12, 2008