Nashville Update Its Building Code to IECC 2018
Beginning December of 2020, the Nashville TennesseeĀ area will update its building code to the IECC 2018. This means a blower door and duct leakage test will be required for all…
What If CFD Modeling Was Readily Available For Residential Duct Design
Author: Sam Myers Abstract Within the confines of the HVAC field, airflow behavior is one aspect that can be difficult to understand when it comes to proper duct system design…
Danger Zone
This is the 3rd installment of aĀ monthly column from Ben Walker, Co-CEO of Retrotec. Ben’s column focuses on observations on the art and science of high-performance building and home testing.Ā …
Blower Door Testing in 1915?
This is the 2nd installment of a monthly column from Ben Walker, Co-CEO of Retrotec. Ben’s column focuses on observations on the art and science of high-performance building and home…
Let’s Talk Tubing: Pressurizing a Building with a Blower Door
Author: Sam Meyers, Retrotec When pressurizing a building with a blower door, did you know that extra tubing must be added to the Channel B side of your gauge if…
Quality of the Highest Standard: Hereās What That Really Means
Building and HVAC performance testers around the world rely on calibrated fans and pressure gauges to determine the construction quality of building envelopes, duct systems, and other building components. These…
Air Tightness Testing Comes of Age
Blower doors andĀ duct testers have become important tools for high-performance builders. A longtime industry veteran looks a how we got here and what’s next. This is the first of what…
Commercial Building Enclosure Testing
Author: Sam Meyers, Retrotec As building codes and owner expectations evolve, more commercial buildings across the United States are being designed to meet standards that reduce air leakage through the…
Duct Testing Best Practices
Author: Sam Meyers, Retrotec Testing ductwork in residential HVAC systems for air tightness is essential to ensure a home will be energy efficient and comfortable. Tighter ducts help homes perform…
Quick Tips for Testing Ducts at Rough-Ins
Author: Sam Meyers, Retrotec Whether itās for a building code, third-party home performance program, HERS rating or quality control, testing ducts on new construction homes before the drywall is installed…