How can window caulking help save energy?

Window caulking helps save energy by sealing gaps and cracks around the window frame. Just like with doors, air can leak in and out of a building through gaps and cracks around the window frames, causing drafts, heat loss in the winter, and heat gain in the summer. This can result in higher energy consumption and increased utility bills.

Caulking is a material that can be used to fill these gaps and cracks, creating an airtight seal around the window frame. This helps to prevent air leakage and maintain a more consistent indoor temperature, reducing the workload of heating and cooling systems and ultimately lowering energy consumption and costs.

Window caulking is typically applied to the exterior of the window frame where it meets the siding or trim, as well as to the interior where the window meets the wall. The most common types of caulking materials include silicone, latex, and butyl rubber. Choosing the right type of caulking for your windows will depend on factors such as the size of the gap, the location of the window, and the level of insulation you require.