Blower Door Testing
Diagnose problems in the building envelope with this simple, reliable tool. Air flowing in and out of a building can cause lots of problems; in fact, air leakage can account for 30 percent to 50 percent of the…
Continue ReadingAirtightness testing and the 2009 and 2012 IECC
The adoption of residential building codes that require more energy efficiency is one of the most exciting developments in state energy policy during the past four years. Over 30 states have now adopted codes that meet or exceed the energy efficiency requirements of the model…
Continue ReadingTightest house in the world confirmed using Minneapolis Blower Door™ System
The tightest house in the world is located in Dillingham, Alaska. In March 2013, a blower door test was conducted and measured .05 Air Changes per Hour at 50 Pascals of pressure (ACH50), which is…
Continue ReadingWorld record set for largest blower door test using the Minneapolis Blower Door™ System
Christian Rösemeier, CEO of Energy-Office q50, and his team are riding a huge wave of success as they recently accomplished the largest blower door test of all time in Germany. The team used over 30…
Continue ReadingTEC announces the WiFi Link
June 2013 – The Energy Conservatory (TEC) announces the release of the TEC WiFi Link, a new accessory for the DG-700 and DG-500 Pressure Gauges. This new technology creates a wireless network that can be…
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