by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Fibrous insulation is the least expensive as well as the most commonly used insulation. Fibrous insulation encompasses different materials and products. Wise selection and correct installation are important. This lesson covers the different materials and...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Excessive duct leakage causes major energy and comfort problems in many buildings. This lesson covers why and how building-energy specialists test duct-system leakage. You’ll learn the following. The methods and equipment used to test duct-airtightness.How...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(3.0 CEUs) The purpose of this lesson is to describe the exact process of conducting a blower door test. There are many considerations and issues to understand. Building-energy specialists can set up blower door equipment in a variety of incorrect ways. This lesson...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1 CEU) Building-energy specialists need to prepare the building envelope in a consistent way to conduct accurate blower-door tests. This lesson outlines how to prepare the building to energy-industry standards. You’ll learn how windows, doors, ventilation equipment,...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(2.5 CEUs) Building-energy specialists use manometers to measure building air-pressures and blower-door airflow. Your measurement’s accuracy depends how you set up and use the manometer. Manometers have many different settings depending on the building and other...
