Dust storms made me rethink skipping window seals

I always skipped checking my window seals because I thought our dry climate meant it was not needed. Last spring, we had those crazy dust storms that blow in from the west. I started finding fine sand on every surface inside my house. It got so bad that my allergies acted up, and cleaning became a daily chore. After talking to a neighbor, I found out that tight seals can keep most of that out. I spent a weekend caulking and weather-stripping all my windows. The difference was huge; no more dust piles on the sill. Now I make it a point to check seals every fall, and I tell everyone to do the same.

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paigen526mo ago

But maybe sealed too tight traps humidity and causes mold instead.

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butler.mark6mo ago

Sealing everything up sounds great until you realize you're just locking all the indoor pollutants in with you.

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ivanl766mo ago

Totally! Good seals don't just cut down on cleaning, they seriously help with indoor air quality too.

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