Quantifying the Continuity of the Air Barrier
Air leakage is responsible for nearly 40% of a building's heating and cooling costs, yet it is the most overlooked component of the envelope. Our Whole Building Blower Door testing quantifies the "leakiness" of the entire structure. By depressurizing the building, we force air through every crack and gap in the envelope, allowing us to measure exactly how the air barrier is performing and—more importantly—where it is failing.
Code Compliance: Providing the certified testing required for modern energy codes and LEED certification.
Pressure Diagnostics: Using the test to identify "leak paths" through elevator shafts, parapets, and rim joists.
Performance Baseline: Establishing a metric for building airtightness that impacts HVAC sizing and long-term durability.
**Thermal imaging can be included in this as a package to aid in the identification of areas with significant air leakage.
Quantifying the Continuity of the Air Barrier
Air leakage is responsible for nearly 40% of a building's heating and cooling costs, yet it is the most overlooked component of the envelope. Our Whole Building Blower Door testing quantifies the "leakiness" of the entire structure. By depressurizing the building, we force air through every crack and gap in the envelope, allowing us to measure exactly how the air barrier is performing and—more importantly—where it is failing.
Code Compliance: Providing the certified testing required for modern energy codes and LEED certification.
Pressure Diagnostics: Using the test to identify "leak paths" through elevator shafts, parapets, and rim joists.
Performance Baseline: Establishing a metric for building airtightness that impacts HVAC sizing and long-term durability.
**Thermal imaging can be included in this as a package to aid in the identification of areas with significant air leakage.
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