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About Joe Ophoff

Joe Ophoff has been working as an energy efficiency specialist since 2014. He is the Energy Services Manager at Scott Home Inspection in Colorado.

New Construction Blower Door Testing Checklist

By |2020-03-06T12:24:35-07:00March 30th, 2019|Blower Door Testing, Energy Code Info|

New Construction Blower door testing? What is it? Many builders have asked us for a blower door testing checklist in order to prepare themselves for the test. We hope to answer these questions below. Many Cities and Counties along the Front Range require that the overall air infiltration of a new construction residence be tested [...]

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Why does my house have ice dams?

By |2023-05-23T17:14:28-06:00March 21st, 2019|Energy Audit Info|

Every climate type poses its own set of challenges to overcome.  In a cold weather climate, where snow and ice are common, it is not unusual to see icicles hanging from the eaves of a home.  If you are interested in the well being of your house, it is worth your time to understand [...]

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How Do I Reduce My Energy Bills? A Technical Look Into Energy Efficiency.

By |2019-08-28T16:18:27-06:00February 28th, 2019|Energy Audit Info|

Who among us has not felt a draft pass through their house on a windy day or been at a friend's noticeably uncomfortable condo?  Why is one room in your house much warmer than another?  How do I make my home comfortable and keep reducing my energy bills?  How do you even define "comfort"? It's [...]

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