Is Your House Dripping? Roofdeck Freezing: Why it Happens & How to Fix It

You look up one day and see water dripping inside your house. This is odd because it’s been chilly, but it hasn’t been raining. Plus, your roof is quite new and shouldn't be letting any water in. If the air hasn't been wet with precipitation...why do you see dripping? We’re  Read more »

By |2021-02-19T12:29:32-08:00February 6th, 2015|Air Sealing | Leaks, Home Energy Basics, Ventilation|0 Comments

Airsealing fail.

Thermal image of air leaks behind the trim, and at the poorly installed weatherstripping on the door. When doors are installed, there is generally a gap between the door frame (the part that the door closes against) and the studs in the wall.  Trim is placed over this gap to  Read more »

By |2012-10-08T23:42:00-07:00October 8th, 2012|Air Sealing | Leaks|0 Comments

Blower door test

During a blower door test, a fan installed in the front door pulls air out of the house, creating a slight vacuum.  The amount of air that flows through the fan is measured in cubic feet per minute, and is compared to a mathematical model of the house to determine  Read more »

By |2012-04-11T22:27:00-07:00April 11th, 2012|Air Sealing | Leaks, Energy Assessments|0 Comments
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