5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Blower Door System
Introduction For those looking to improve building and HVAC performance, a blower door is a must-have. This tool measures and exposes air leaks in buildings, one of the most vital…
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…
Residential Duct Testing Now A Code Requirement in Virginia
Starting in September of 2019, a duct leakage test will be required for all residential new construction homes that have ductwork outside of the conditioned space. This includes ducts located…
The RESNET 380 Standard
As you may have heard, the RESNET 380 standard will replace RESNET Ch. 8 which dictates how raters test homes for envelope leakage, duct leakage, mechanical ventilation, and duct system…
Introduction to the DM32 Gauge
This webinar from Retrotec is an introduction to the DM-32 gauge. This video focuses on: Ports & connections Updating the firmware DM32 interface and operation Calculating results Common errors Running…
Join the rCloud – the future of testing is here
Watch a webinar from Retrotec about rCloud the most powerful automated testing app. The rCloud app will be released for Windows, Android, and Apple. This webinar discusses: Downloading rCloud Setting…
Passive House Testing with Kevin Brennan of the Passive House Academy
Learn about Passive House Testing in this video webinar, featuring Independent Trainer J. West along with Kevin Brennan, Passive House Academy Building Science Consultant/Trainer. Tests needed to qualify as a…
Multiple fan testing 101
Learn about blower door testing with multiple fans in this webinar. This video discusses: Fan options Fan calculator Frame options Controlling multiple fans Multi-fan compartmentalization Multiple fan testing FanTestic basics…
Troubleshooting with Retrotec
Watch a webinar from Retrotec about calibration vs accuracy forĀ air duct testingĀ andĀ blower door equipment. What happens during laboratory testing for fans and gauges An inside look at the actual calibration…
NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Enclosure Design Webinar
Why Testing is Critical Clean agents are discharged at high pressure (~5ā25āÆpsf or several hundred Pa), and the room must contain that pressure without structural damage.([turn0search2], [turn0search1]) Leakage also affects…