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A manometer is used to measure pressure differentials between indoors and outdoors when testing whole-house air leakage.
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An infrared camera can show heat transfer and air leaks not visible to the naked eye.
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An IR camera image shows gaps around HVAC flue pipes allow conditioned air to leak through blown fiberglass into the attic
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Builders use an infrared camera to “see” heat flow and air leakage around a window during construction.
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Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.
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Installing a garage exhaust fan is one important step in keeping auto exhaust and other pollutants out of the home
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Right – The energy rater used a window to test whole-house air leakage with this blower door testing equipment.
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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
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Smoke generators are used to identify air leakage sites during depressurization testing
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To prepare for a total duct test at final, cover all of the supply outlets and return inlets
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To prepare for a total duct test at rough-in, cover all of the supply outlets and return inlets
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Wrong – The blower door is installed improperly with a gap at the corner and along the side of the frame that will allow air leakage and could allow the frame apparatus to become dislodged during testing