Jun 23, 2022 | Advanced Building Diagnostics, Air Barrier Testing, Air Leakage Testing, ASTM Standards, Commercial Inspections, Featured Resources
A well-constructed building keeps the elements out and conditioned air in. But even with rigorous maintenance, buildings naturally degrade and air leaks can form without your knowledge. It’s impossible to identify all the possible air leaks in a large commercial...
Oct 1, 2021 | Air Barrier Testing, Air Leakage Testing, Energy Efficiency, Featured Resources
Air ventilation is an important element of every building design. It’s the controlled exchange of fresh outdoor air and stale indoor air to reduce moisture and odors while keeping occupants comfortable inside. Your building’s HVAC system and vent fans regulate this...
May 2, 2019 | Advanced Building Diagnostics, Air Barrier Testing, Energy Efficiency
As the weather turns warmer, many businesses are gearing up for additional work and the busy season for many industries. The attention shifts to managing operational costs while overhead costs, like utilities and office costs, become a smaller part of the balance...
Apr 30, 2019 | Advanced Building Diagnostics, Air Barrier Testing, Commercial Inspections
If you own or manage a commercial building, you are probably all too familiar with that nagging feeling that your building is not as efficient as it should be. Your building reminds you, too. You can’t escape those cold winter drafts, or those steep summer energy...
Dec 19, 2018 | Advanced Building Diagnostics, Air Barrier Testing, Water Leakage
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Known for guiding how we can better create energy efficient buildings and more sustainable living and working communities, these rating systems are laying...
Aug 31, 2017 | Air Barrier Testing
When it comes to controlling the air entering and leaving your building there are two main concerns: building air quality and operational costs. While much of the focus of air barrier testing and air leakage testing are concerned about air quality, a building owner or...