LEED Habitat: Targeted Air-Sealing & Pre-Drywall Inspection
It has now been a little over 4 months since the project was started & yes, things are running a tad behind schedule. As I recall the completion date was originally scheduled for the end of this...
View ArticleNotes from the Field: A tale of two reports & getting your money’s worth
Infrared Thermography is a very interesting field and if variety is the spice of life, who can argue with spending one day in the mechanical rooms of a hospital and the next seeing everything that goes...
View ArticleInfrared Fun
Sometimes one just needs a laugh or head scratcher, so in honor of April Fool’s Day here are a few cool, funny, & head scratching infrared pics we had… So, hot off the press our newest post… I...
View ArticleAlabama’s New Duct testing requirement goes into effect???
As many know Alabama adopted a new Residential Building & Energy Code which went into effect last October. One part of this was a delay placed on when the mandatory duct testing, insulation &...
View ArticleNotes from the field: Always double check your settings
When one starts off doing energy audits, it generally takes them awhile to get a set system in place so they don’t forget a step. One of the biggest issues for many is making sure there diagnostic...
View ArticleBasic Energy Audit Questionnaire & Checklists
Recently it was brought up that we should post a Basic Audit Questionnaire & Checklist like we did for Kitchens & Baths. The biggest issue with this though is that many questionnaires are...
View ArticleGuest Post: The future of building codes & green building programs
First off I would like to thank Christopher Hill of Construction Law Musings for allowing me the opportunity to post on his site for a fourth time. I really am honored & humbled by the invitation....
View ArticleNotes from the field: Single Point Test & TecTite
When completing Code Compliance Testing or doing a “Verified” Rating one has two options when it comes to Blower Door Tests. Today we are going to look at the single point test (802.5) using a...
View ArticleNotes from the field: Multi Point Test
In our area, some code jurisdictions are now requiring a “multi-point” blower door test, instead of the more standard & improved “single-point” test for code compliance verifications. For many that...
View ArticleNotes from the Field: The AHRI Directory
The AHRI’s (Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute) directory is an awesome tool & can even be considered a god-send by many. Why & what is it? The AHRI is a globally...
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