DIY Air Sealing: Best Tools & Materials for Your Home!

This is Chapter 9 of my course, where I show all the main tools and materials you need to tackle most air sealing and duct sealing projects in your home! 👉🏼 Free Guide to Sealing Leaky Can Lights - https://myhomecomfortadvisor.com/seal... 👉🏼 Free Guide to Sealing Leaky Ductwork - https://myhomecomfortadvisor.com/duct... 👊🏼 Links to all the tools and materials mentioned! 💥 Attic Stairs Insulated Cover - https://amzn.to/4fF6rCt 💥 Backer Rod Foam to fill 3/8" Gaps - 20 ft long - https://amzn.to/3WlNKgt 💥 Bubble Wrap Insulation - "Reflectix" 24"x50' Roll (02:17) - https://amzn.to/41RV1rC 💥 Caulk Gun (04:00) - https://amzn.to/3BxRVi4 💥 Caulk (12 Pack) - Big Stretch Brand (05:50) - https://amzn.to/4iIHZTg 💥 Door Sweep (2 Pack - White) - https://amzn.to/4jZMnhw 💥 Door Seal Kit - Screw-on Top and Sides - https://amzn.to/42HHbIb 💥 Duct Mastic Brush (2.5") - https://amzn.to/3EhFXKH 💥 Duct Mastic Sealant (1 Gal) (02:37) - https://amzn.to/3VWhgJg 💥 Expandable Foam (Soudalfoam All Season) - https://amzn.to/3VHNUya 💥 Fire Barrier Sealant (05:00) - https://amzn.to/3IX9EmG 💥 Furnace Filter Cover (FilterLock) - https://amzn.to/4gK1md3 💥 Foam Gun (06:43) - https://amzn.to/3OZanD1 💥 Foam Gun Cleaner (Soudal brand) (07:18) - https://amzn.to/4qupy8U 💥 Foam Weatherstripping (1/4"W x 1/4" thick, 33 Ft long) - https://amzn.to/3GdQAi4 💥 FSK Tape (For Duct Insulation) (02:06) - https://amzn.to/3C69HJo 💥 IR Camera - Topdon TC001 Max (14:04) - https://amzn.to/3OmTCVm 💥 Ladder - Telescoping (16:15) (Xtend & Climb) - https://amzn.to/4cpLBqJ 💥 LED 180 Headlight (2 Pack, Rechargeable) (13:30) - https://amzn.to/3QEH89q 💥 Metal Duct Tape - UL181 A-P 2.5" x 50 yd (01:13) - https://amzn.to/3MO3oit 💥 Plastic Window Seal Kit - Duck Max (5 pack) - https://amzn.to/3BJrTbF 💥 Rope Caulk (Cord weatherstrip) (05:32) - https://amzn.to/4052Lpd 💥 Rubber Window Seal (11:14) - https://amzn.to/4jMXycp In this video you'll learn: ✅ Best types of caulk and foam products to use ✅ Materials needed to seal ductwork ✅ Protective equipment like masks and gloves ✅ My favorite infrared camera for smartphones to find missing insulation and air leaks in your home ✅ The best type of ladder any DIY'er should own Want to learn where and how to air seal your home? Check out Chapter 5 of my course on Air Sealing!    • Air Sealing Explained: Where Houses Leak &...   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Duct Sealing Materials 04:00 - How to Use a Caulk Gun 05:00 - Types of Caulk & Where to Use Each 06:43 - Foam Guns & Gun Cleaner 08:30 - Rope Caulk (Cord Weatherseal) 09:12 - Backer Rod & Foam Gaskets 13:21 - LED Head Lights 14:04 - Infrared Thermal Camera for Smartphones 16:15 - Telescoping Ladder #diy #homeimprovement #insulation #thermalimaging #homecomfort #infrared #infraredcamera #homeenergy #buildingscience #ductwork *I was not paid to produce this video and used my own money to purchase all tools & materials shown. There are Amazon affiliate links here to the product(s) discussed and if you choose to buy through those links I'll receive a very small commission, which helps support this channel! 🙏