Duct Leakage Testing

Duct Leakage Test

Duct Leakage Testing for New Homes in Rhode Island & Massachusetts

August 8, 2022

New Construction Duct Leakage Testing In this video, our technician performs a Duct Leakage Test at a home that is still under construction. Typically, ductwork is installed within wall and floor cavities, so once the wallboard goes up it becomes largely inaccessible. For this reason, it’s best to perform the leakage test before installing sheetrock. …

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Duct Leakage Testing Westerly RI

Duct Leakage Test Westerly RI ∙ Home Sweet Home

July 21, 2022

In this video, our tech is performing a duct leakage test at a new home in Westerly Rhode Island. All cities and towns in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut require a duct leakage test with a passing grade before issuing a certificate of occupancy. Duct Leakage Testing in Rhode Island In Rhode Island, passing is…

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Duct Leakage Testing Post Locating ductwork within the conditioned space

Ductwork within the Conditioned Space: do I still need a duct leakage test?

February 27, 2017

The Evolution of Heating Homes  In the old days, way before a duct leakage test was required, central heat consisted of a large furnace centrally located in the basement. Hot air naturally rose to heat the living space above. As cool air sank it was returned to the furnace to be reheated again. Later furnaces…

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Home Design in RI & MA: duct leakage testing / locating ductwork within the conditioned space

February 16, 2017

Duct Leakage Testing – in Rhode Island / Massachusetts Author: Ed Beauchemin Because of our relatively cold winters and hot summers, home design in Rhode Island & Massachusetts, requires planning and attention to detail so that energy efficiency goals can be easily met. Here we discuss some of the benefits of locating ductwork within the…

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