{"id":2206,"date":"2014-03-06T19:05:14","date_gmt":"2014-03-07T00:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=2206"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:01:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:01:06","slug":"windows","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/energywise\/windows\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id2206_14b5a6-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2206_14b5a6-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2206_14b5a6-67 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2206_14b5a6-67 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2206_14b5a6-67 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2206_394004-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2206_394004-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column2206_394004-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column2206_394004-ef{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2206_394004-ef{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2206_394004-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column2206_394004-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2206_394004-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2206_394004-ef inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:50px;line-height:72px;font-style:normal;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2206_a09e3b-0e\"><strong>Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2206_b80f08-9a\"><strong>Energy Efficient Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kt-sc2206_b8de13-20 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2206_b8de13-20 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc2206_b8de13-20 .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc2206_b8de13-20 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2206_b8de13-20 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc2206_b8de13-20 wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-397545\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/energy_efficient_window.jpg\" alt=\"cutout of an energy efficient window\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-397545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/energy_efficient_window.jpg 294w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/energy_efficient_window-105x107.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,294px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>When Buying:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_ef2a92-01:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_ef2a92-01 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_ef2a92-01 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_ef2a92-01 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_ef2a92-01 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_ef2a92-01 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignleft kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_99c6d6-93 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_99c6d6-93\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Installing new windows can be expensive. Determine whether it will be more cost effective to invest in new energy efficient windows or to make energy upgrades to existing windows.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_070749-f0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_070749-f0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Determine your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/products\/building_products\/residential_windows_doors_and_skylights\/climate_zone\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Climate Zone<\/a>&nbsp;to know the window requirements for maximum energy efficiency in your climate.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_05acbf-f3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_05acbf-f3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Look for ENERGY STAR certified windows for your climate zone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fbe37b65f692a3f6578d9ffa885e9a6f\" style=\"color:#003263\"><strong>Improve Energy Efficiency of Existing Windows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>Window Treatments:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_fbbefb-40:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_fbbefb-40 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_fbbefb-40 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_fbbefb-40 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_fbbefb-40 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_fbbefb-40 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_86ceb7-7b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_86ceb7-7b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Awnings<\/strong>&nbsp;can reduce solar heat gain in the summer by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/energy-efficient-window-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to 65% on south-facing windows and 77% on west-facing windows.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_6d98e2-15 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_6d98e2-15\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Blinds<\/strong>\u2014vertical or horizontal slat-type\u2014are effective at reducing summer heat gain (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/energy-efficient-window-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to 45% reduction in heat gain<\/a>), but not winter heat loss.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_b5ce26-5b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_b5ce26-5b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Drapes and Shades<\/strong>&nbsp;can be closed on summer days to reduce heat gain (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/energy-efficient-window-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to 33%<\/a>) and on winter nights to reduce heat loss (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/energy-efficient-window-treatments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to 10%<\/a>).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Window Inserts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_6d896a-54:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_6d896a-54 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of single-pane and double-pane windows.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_2d0b9f-c0 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_2d0b9f-c0\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Affordable and easy to install and remove.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Seal Air Leaks:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_b43983-80:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_b43983-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_b43983-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_b43983-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_b43983-80 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2206_b43983-80 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 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href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/air-sealing-your-home\/weatherstripping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20% on heating and cooling bills<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_5ccd11-6b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_5ccd11-6b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Caulk is used to seal air leaks through cracks, gaps, or joints less than 1\/4 inch wide between stationary building components and materials.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_229295-1b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2206_229295-1b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use weatherstripping to seal the movable parts of doors and windows.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/energysaver\/air-sealing-your-home\/weatherstripping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make sure to choose the proper weatherstripping for different applications<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2206_cca573-f0 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2206_cca573-f0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2206_cca573-f0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id400251_af04cd-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id400251_af04cd-c9 > 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