House Test – 2 – Bias Pressure
Test Set-up Equipment Used: A Retrotec blower door system is installed in an exterior door frame. Preparation: All exterior doors and windows are closed, and all interior doors are opened…
House Test – 5 – Duct Leakage to Outdoors
This five part series looks what an air leakage test of a typical house might look at. In this part, we take a look at a duct leakage to outdoors…
House Test – 1 – Setup
This five part series looks what an air leakage test of a typical house might look at. In this part, we discuss how to setup for a house test. It’s…
House Test – 3 – Air Leakage
This five part series looks what an air leakage test of a typical house might look at. In this part, we look at what you can see once the door…
House Test – 4 – Total Duct Leakage
Test Overview Fan and Flange SetupA Retrotec DucTester fan is connected to the return grille via a clip-on flange and flexible ductwork. The filter is removed, and all supply, return,…