WEATHERPROOFING
Insulating against Heat and Cold
Plugging Leaks and Cracks
Guarding against Nature's Creatures
Keeping Basements and Attics Dry
Riding Out a Storm

Hardback book by The Editors of Time-Life Books
© 1977 Time-Life Books Inc.

Contents

" 1 Keeping a House Snug and Tight
Weather-stripping to Block the Drafts
Weather-stripping Doors
Plugging Up All the Cracks and Crannies

2 The Battle against Moisture
Channeling Water Away from Your House
How to Make Gutters Work
Choosing the Right Remedy for a Wet Basement
Roof Leaks: Hard to Find, Easy to Fix
The Indispensable Openings: Vents for Air Flow
Expelling Moisture from Kitchen, Bath and Laundry

3 Shielding against Cold and Heat
A Guide to the Complexities of Insulation
The Attic: Where Insulation Pays Off Most
Getting Insulation into Finished Walls
Down Below: Barriers to Stop Cold, Conserve Fuel
Double-Duty Insulators: Storm Windows and Doors
Thwarting the Sun with Awnings and Shields

4 Defending a House from Disaster
Windproofing a Picture Window
Chimney Ties for Earth Tremors
Warding Off Lightning Damage
Coping with the Chaos of a Flood

Appendix: A Seasonal Check List for a Snug House
Credits and Acknowledgments
Index/Glossary "

This book is in very nice condition with only minor wear.
No torn or ripped pages.
No markings or writing.

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