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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need a tighter envelope all around, not just the attic. [b]How old is the house? Was building wrap used? What are the layers of the wall (brick, how many wythes, is there an air gap, tar paper/building wrap?, insulation?, etc? Is your floor a concrete slab directly on the soil? That would be cold indeed.[/b] [/quote] +1. Windows and doors are only a fraction of the overall exterior exposure of a home. The more important is how well the home is insulated. If the home is older and has not had any major renovations, then it likely has little insulation. Think of covering up your body in cold weather. Focusing on windows and doors is like putting on a sweater vest while wearing shorts, flip flops, and a t-shirt and thinking it will keep you warm. You need warm socks, shoes, pants, long-sleeve shirt, sleeve-length jacket, and a beanie. [/quote]
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