Duct Leakage Test Delaware
Duct Leakage Test Delaware Welcome to Local Energy Audits My name is Ori and I am certified to conduct Duct Leakage Testing and Blower Door Testing in Delaware. As you may…
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Pennsylvania Energy Codes
Sorting through the Pennsylvania energy codes One of the most challenging things for homeowners and home builders who need to learn and adhere to these codes is sorting through the…
Read More Performance vs. prescriptive path
Performance vs. prescriptive path Here are a couple ways you can reach compliance: performance path and prescriptive path. The performance requirements refer to the overall energy efficiency score, while the…
Read More Ventilation Requirements
Ventilation Requirements and what it means for you 2015 IECC/IRC requires “continuous mechanical ventilation systems” in all residential homes. This is a fancy way of saying your home needs an…
Read More Energy Compliance Pathways
Energy Compliance Pathways If all these regulations seem like a lot to keep up with, don’t worry. You’ll be surprised to find that there is more than one way you…
Read More Qualified Inspectors
Who is qualified to do insulation inspections, blower door testing, and duct leakage testing? When choosing your inspector, it’s a good idea to understand what qualifications they need to do…
Read More Buildings Under 2018 IECC Codes
Which homes need to follow 2018 IBC and 2018 IECC? The tricky part for most homeowners and home builders following PA Energy Code is determining what regulations apply to your…
Read More Buildings Under 2015 IECC Codes
What buildings fall under the regulations for 2015 IECC? The vast majority of homes in Pennsylvania live in areas that have adopted the 2015 IECC. However, it’s best practice to…
Read More Philadelphia Envelope Energy Code Details
Philadelphia Envelope Energy Code Details Building envelope is just another word for airtightness. You can measure the envelope through a blower door test conducted by fitting a large fan to…
Read More Duct and Envelope Testing
Duct and Evelope Testing The states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware have now adopted the 2015 and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code which requires all newly constructed and renovated…
Read More How much does a Blower Door Test Cost?
How much does a Blower Door Test Cost? For residential customers we price the blower door test at $390 which includes a walkthrough of the home with a thermal imager…
Read More IECC Climate Zone For Pennsylvania
IECC Climate Zone For Pennsylvania Southeastern Pennsylvania sites in climate zone 4 according to the 2015 IECC, (International Energy Conservation Code). In climate zone 4, a blower door test resulting…
Read More Air Changes Per Hour
Air Changes Per Hour Air Changes in all homes and that’s a good thing. Air leaks through door and window frames, outlets and switches on exterior walls, attic hatches and…
Read More Air Barriers Installation
Air Barriers Installation Air barriers protect outside air from leaking into the building’ thermal envelope or air leakage from escaping the building. Although its impossible to completely protect air from…
Read More Air Leakage In A Home
Air Leakage in A Home All homes leak air and when the air leaks new air enters the building to replace the leaked air. It’s not necessarily bad to leak…
Read More Blower Door Testing Equipment
Blower Door Testing Equipment Blower Door Testing Equipment consists of a frame which is adjustable to fit into the openings of various sized doors. There is a calibrated fan which…
Read More When Is A Blower Door Test Required?
When Is A Blower Door Test Required? We conduct the blower door test at the end of the construction process, after all the windows, doors, drywall, flooring and trim has…
Read More Blower Door Test Rentals
Blower Door Test Rentals It seem some people are searching for a blower door test rental. We often get calls from home owners or contractors who would like to rent…
Read More The Thermal Envelope
The Thermal Envelope The buildings’ themal envelope includes the roof, foundation and walls. Together they maintain air sealing, moisture control and ventilation in the home. Sealing and insulating the roof,…
Read More How To Pass A Blower Door Test
How To Pass A Blower Door Test A large house will leak more than a small one because it has more space exposed to the outdoors. We enter building specific…
Read More Air Barrier & Insulation Checklist
Air Barrier & Insulation Checklist Philadelphia now requires a 3rd party inspection to verify that the building air barrier and insulation has been installed properly and according to the codes.…
Read More Energy Code Compliance
Energy Code Compliance As of 2018 Pennsylvania began enforcing a new set of uniform construction codes that fall under ICC (International Energy Conservation) These codes have significant impact on home…
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