by HomeReadyInspections | Nov 21, 2022 | Blower Door Test, HVAC Duct Testing
Home energy professionals use a blower door as a diagnostic tool to determine how much air is entering or escaping from your home. Professional energy assessors use blower door tests to help determine a home’s airtightness. Our blower door instructional video...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 31, 2022 | Blower Door Test, Energy Tips, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
Choosing Weatherstripping Choose a type of weatherstripping that will withstand the friction, weather, temperature changes, and wear and tear associated with its location. For example, when applied to a door bottom or threshold, weatherstripping could drag on carpet...
by HomeReadyInspections | Oct 26, 2022 | Blower Door Test
These are some reasons for establishing the proper building tightness: Reducing energy consumption from excess air leakage Avoiding moisture condensation problems Avoiding uncomfortable drafts caused by cold or warm air leaking in from outside Controlling...
by HomeReadyInspections | Aug 17, 2022 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
What is a Blower Door? A blower door test is a way to check how air-tight a structure is. It is designed to check for air leaks in walls, attics, and mechanical penetrations. While a blower door test does not evaluate how well a structure is insulated, it can...
by HomeReadyInspections | Jun 26, 2018 | Energy Tips, Home Inspection, HVAC Duct Testing
City of Houston has adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code. Duct leakage test is required on all new construction and remodels that is replacing the HVAC system and duct work. Today’s standards allow 4% duct leakage of the total square footage of the...
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