Sentences with phrase «sealed building exterior»

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But you'll sleep better at night if you plan ahead for any eventuality by minimizing the hazards: Throw away any mouse traps or poison that might be in storage; seal any gaps in and behind cabinets and appliances as well as around pipes (if you have a built - in kitchen, remember that it's easier to seal gaps now than dismantle your kitchen if your hamster gets loose); if you have a sump pump or accessible drain in the basement, be sure it's covered securely; and check whether exterior doors need new weather - stripping to prevent gaps a curious hamster could slip under.

A tight seal on the building's exterior will increase a building's energy efficiency.

This is because the turbulent flow along the building's exterior walls and windows will exacerbate the outbound heat flow locally, as well as the inevitable drafts which are impossible to completely seal out — these make people inside the buildings want a higher temperature setting to maintain comfort.

This kit included insulation, interior and exterior building wraps, special sealing tapes and a heat recovery ventilation system which are all designed to work together to keep the home warm, dry, mold - free and the interior air quality clean.

Rather than approaching the house as a «sealed box,» the building envelope and materials of HouseZero are designed to interact with the seasons and the exterior environment in a more natural way.

Close all windows, doors, vents, etc. and seal any openings in exterior walls, ceilings, roofs, etc. • Indoor temperature for all heated buildings should be consistently maintained above freezing or at minimum 4 °C.