The beauty of this title given my article backlog is that I can publish it any time, even next year. It’s multi-purpose. The folks at Maine Green Building Supply have been discussing the ‘Pretty Good House’ for several months now and I’ve had the chance to sit in on a few of those meetings. …
How To Save Money On Your Heating Bill The previous post covered simple behavior changes or habits that could save money on your heating bill. There are similar, simple building projects (and I think projects may be too big a word; maybe tasks) that can be done in your home. And we’re not …
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I’ve added about 100 additional entries to the Energy Auditing Glossary. So that’s awesome.
One thing customers often ask about during energy audits is wind washing…Oh, wait…customers NEVER ask about wind washing. But they almost always ask about the freezing kitchen, bedroom or bay windows. They know SOMETHING is wrong. Their master bedroom is freezing, the heating bill is through the roof and every time the wind gusts …
过去一周,我们看到视频eos about blower door set up, infrared camera use, combustion testing, general energy auditing and an interview with a homeowner who had her home energy audited. Take a look and see if you’ve missed any of this useful and helpful information: General Audit Overview Video Click to watch. Blower …
现在你已经看了昨天关于燃烧测试的视频，最糟糕的情况是什么样的？该视频提供了一瞥燃烧测试最糟糕的燃烧测试和不应该是正确的。
Setting up and running combustion testing is important for the general safety and welfare of your home. Energy auditors are trained in combustion testing, so this is for professional use. However, these videos give you a general idea of how it’s actually performed. Combustion testing tests fuel leaks, carbon monoxide levels, harmful gas leakage and …
红外线相机是另一个能源审计员的有用工具。它需要红外线照片，它在您家中照亮温暖和寒冷的区域。红外线相机可以看到玻璃纤维安装差的差距，纤维素绝缘沉降和空气泄漏。与鼓风机门一起使用时，红外线相机......
One of the energy auditor’s tools is the blower door,, which is a powerful fan. It mounts to an exterior door and measures how much air is escaping through your home and where it escapes. To see a blower door, being set up by a professional energy auditor, take a look at these two videos:
What is rockwool or mineral wool? How is it currently used as a home insulation? And why is rockwool fine to use against hot surfaces when that’s a no-no with most insulations? What Is Rockwool – A Boring Wikipedia-Style Definition Rockwool, also known as mineral wool or stone wool is a type of insulation …
Would you like to know what’s going on in the world of energy auditing and home weatherization? Stay up-to-date with the latest news on home energy efficiency with our weekly links. Oil & Energy: Nuclear Power Plants in Japan How Black is the Japanese Nuclear Swan? Energy Auditing: The Obama Budget Energy Efficiency seen throughout …
What are the top myths about home heating and insulation? These myths can contribute to energy loss rather than energy efficiency, so let’s find out the real truth about home heating and insulation: MYTH #1: Replacing my windows will solve my heating problems. *Window replacement is one of the most confusing home insulation subjects. Learn …