DIY House Medic  Podcast Show Notes

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Season:  2

Episode:  59

Episode Title:  How To Save Energy in Your Home Part 3 All About Doors

Episode Summary:

Save some energy and save some money. In Part 3 of this 4 part series Contractor John will share with you energy saving information regarding entry doors along with tips and tricks that you can use to save energy dollars. Plus the listener of the week question and prepping for Jeopardy! 

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Questions? Call in Number 872-240-2909

 

Legal Shield  (SHOW SPONSOR)

Cutting Boards; Table Saw Creations by Contractor John

Roy Worley Voice Overs

Access the Word Dyslexia Help

 

First Aid Kit

Clotting Cloth

 

Minooka Vintage Faire Facebook Page

3 French Hens Country Market

 

Contractor John Video “How to Turn Off Water and Gas in Your Home”

 

Energy Star website https://www.energystar.gov/

National Fenestration Council http://www.nfrc.org

Environmental Protection Agency https://www.epa.gov/

 

Therma-Tru https://www.thermatru.com/

Therma-Tru Tax Credit https://thermatru.widen.net/s/8j9vf2sjrz/21_flyer_energystar_taxcredit

 

 

U-Value …..for windows fall between 0.00 and 2.00 The lower the U-value, the better.

R-Value….. for steel doors R-5, to R-6 excluding a 

R-Value….. for Wood Doors R-2.17

R-Value for Fiberglass doors R-10 to R-12

AL…. Air Leakage ratings between 0.1 – 0.3. Lower is better.

 

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