by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 14, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, HVAC Duct Testing
Your home’s exterior doors can contribute significantly to air leakage, and can also waste energy through conduction, especially if it’s old, uninsulated, improperly installed, and/or improperly air sealed. Weatherstripping can reduce the...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 14, 2022 | Blower Door Test, HVAC Duct Testing
Maintaining and Upgrading Existing Duct Systems Sealing your ducts to prevent leaks is even more important if the ducts are located in an unconditioned area such as an attic or vented crawlspace. If the supply ducts are leaking, heated or cooled air can be forced out...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 11, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips
Whole-House Systems Approach Designing and building a new house or upgrading an existing house to be highly energy-efficient requires careful planning and attention to detail. A whole-house systems approach helps homeowners, architects, builders, and home improvement...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 9, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips
Caulk is a flexible material used to seal air leaks through cracks, gaps, or joints less than 1-quarter-inch wide between stationary building components and materials. For components that move — doors and operable windows, for example — weatherstripping is...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 2, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips
Building envelope testing is the process of testing the physical separator between the interior and exterior of a building to determine if there are any air, water, or thermal leaks within the structure. The building envelope consists of all parts of the outer...
by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 1, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, HVAC Duct Testing
Caulk is a flexible material used to seal air leaks through cracks, gaps, or joints less than 1-quarter-inch wide between stationary building components and materials. For components that move — doors and operable windows, for example — weatherstripping is...
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