JACO Manufacturing, Inc. promotes the Energy Star Home Sealing Program.

JACO Manufacturing, Inc. promotes the Energy Star Home Sealing Program.

(PRWEB) March 20, 2004 --JACO Manufacturing, Inc of Atkins, Virginia announces its promotion of the Energy Star Home Sealing Program. JACO is a manufacturer of firestop and draft sealing caulk. The Department of Energy created the Energy Star Program to encourage the use of energy saving materials in construction. The Energy Star Home Sealing Program promotes the adequate sealing of the building envelope" to help maintain the best possible energy savings when heating and cooling your home. EPA studies have shown that you can save 20% on your heating and cooling bills by sealing the envelope around your living space, which includes the ceiling, outer walls, windows and floors.

JACO recommends using JACO Firestop or Fire and Draft Sealer when sealing air leaks in your home. Both products are inorganic and do not support the growth of mold. JACO Firestop and Fire and Draft Sealer are Classified by UL in accordance with ASTM-E136 and are non-combustible. Each product has excellent acoustical properties and are non-toxic.

JACO Firestop and Fire and Draft Sealer will have the Energy Star Home Sealing Logo on their display cases to help encourage homeowners and contractors to consider energy conservation and environmental issues when constructing and remodeling homes.

If you have any questions concerning JACO Products please visit http://www.firesealants.com or contact JACO Manufacturing, Inc toll free (877) 660-2688. You can visit the Department of Energys Energy Star website by visiting http://www.energystar.gov