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What is a Blower Door Test? A blower door is a machine used to test the airtightness of buildings. It can also be used to measure airflow between spaces within a building and to help physically locate air leaks within the building envelope. When is a Blower Door Test Required? Most municipalities require that new homes…
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The new suite of building codes was adopted on July 1, 2013. Every permit application after Oct I, 2013 must be in compliance with the 2013 State Building Code (SBC). One of the requirements is a blower door test. What is required to meet new home air leakage testing requirements? Although air sealing has been…
Read MoreBlower Door Test Otherwise known as an air leakage test, a blower door test is required for new houses in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The One and Two Family Dwelling Code states as follows: The building or dwelling unit shall be tested and testing shall be conducted with a blower door at a pressure…
Read More[columns] [span9] When anyone thinks about weatherizing and “tightening” their home, their thoughts typically turn immediately to new windows, and perhaps doors. But, is this really the best, most efficient way to weatherize your home? In actuality, most homes lose the majority of their warm/or cool air through smaller, less obvious routes. Foundation cracks,…
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