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 14, 2022
(8.5 CEU) Blower door testing is an important skill for reducing air leakage in buildings. Blower doors give you an initial measurement of the leakiness of a building so you can budget the appropriate time and money for air sealing. During air sealing, workers can...
by John Krigger | Jan 14, 2022
(9.0 CEUs) Mobile and manufactured homes are approximately 9% of homes in the United States. We generally call the older homes “mobile homes” and the newer ones “manufactured homes.” HUD manages a national building code for manufactured homes, which is completely...
by John Krigger | Jul 16, 2021
(7.0 CEUs) Air leakage is among the very most wasteful energy problems found in buildings. This short course explores the nature of an air barrier, how to find air leaks, and how to seal ducts and the holes they often create through the building envelope.
