Blower Door Testing
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Construction Sequencing in High-Performance Building
Leveling up on building enclosure details requires flexibility in the work schedule and extra cooperation from other trades
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Prioritizing Home Performance Upgrades, Part 2
How to tackle energy efficiency improvements to get the best results—a case study
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Blower Door Testing for Contractors
Beyond measuring a building's airtightness, blower doors and manometers are used for several additional diagnostic tests
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The Fundamentals of Thermal Imaging
Learn how to use an IR camera for identifying problem places in a building enclosure
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Another Look at Spray Foam
From the development of blowing agents to post-installation field testing, expert Henri Fennell covers spray foam topics sure to be familiar as well as new terrain
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Pretty Good House Benchmarks and Assemblies
Meet high-performance energy efficiency goals by following the PGH approach to designing and building
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Building Science Trivia Time
IBS 2024 inspires a homegrown game designed for GBA readers
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Overview of Panelized Construction
A look at the benefits, manufacturing and delivery methods, and potential pitfalls of prefabricated building enclosures
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Adding Exterior Insulation to Existing Homes
Firsthand experience informs this basic plan for installing rigid insulation on the outside of an older building
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Getting the Most Out of Blower Door Test Results
Understanding blower door calculations beyond air exchanges per hour at 50 Pascals can yield useful information for achieving efficiency goals
