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Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021

Diagnostic Tools-Blower Doors

This week, I’m going to start a new category of subject matter to discuss, the tools I own and use when conducting energy audits, assessments and performing home diagnostic testing.  We are going to start with my number one diagnostic tool, the blower door. Continue reading “Diagnostic Tools-Blower Doors”

Posted on February 4, 2021February 6, 2021

Energy Audit-Blower Door Testing-A Deep Dive

I’ve talked about blower door testing several times on Green Building Advisor and on this blog.  This discussion will dive deeper into blower door testing, when it should be completed, the different tests done with the blower door, and interpreting the information. Continue reading “Energy Audit-Blower Door Testing-A Deep Dive”

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

Opinion-5 Reasons to Own A Blower Door

By now most of us know what a blower door does and the basics of how they work.  All energy auditors and raters own one.  A few insulating contractors I know also have purchased their own blower door.  As a contractor, does it make sense to invest a sizable amount of money and then take the time to learn how to operate this piece of test equipment. Continue reading “Opinion-5 Reasons to Own A Blower Door”

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