Ever wonder what our energy techs are doing when they show up with a giant fan? It’s for blower door testing – a useful way to find where a home is losing energy. So let's walk through what happens during the test, why it matters in Colorado, and what we do when we find [...]
In this day and age, energy efficiency is more important than ever. Building codes have grown stricter with the goal to reduce energy consumption, stimulate sustainability, and increase long-term savings. We needed a way to standardize these code requirements, which is why different energy efficiency ratings have been developed over recent years. But with [...]
If you are a builder that has worked in the City of Boulder, then you know that Boulder has its own subset of Energy Codes outside of the IECC standards that have been adopted. These codes contain amendments and additions to the standard IECC codes that they believe better serve the city as a [...]
You may have heard of a duct leakage test in Colorado, and you might be wondering if it is required for your new home. In this article, we’ll discuss the test, when it is required, how it is performed, and what you’ll need to do to pass. Let’s get started. Understanding When Duct Leakage [...]
Blower door testing (or air leakage testing) is an important part of the building process, as it determines the overall air tightness of a building, and helps to identify problematic leaks that may be present. As a result, it has been required for all new construction and additions since the 2015 IECC was released. [...]
At the time of this writing, most Colorado counties have adopted the 2018 IECC 0r the 2021 IECC. These energy standards have established that a number of field tests are required to validate the energy performance of a home. This includes blower door testing and duct leakage testing - both are important tests for [...]
If you are in the building industry, you are no doubt familiar with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This code is used as an industry standard for new building projects and renovations. And it establishes what guidelines need to be followed in order to meet code. As an Energy Services company, we make [...]
When the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) went into effect, blower door testing became a requirement on all new residential builds and remodels. Prior to this code update, blower door testing had been in use for many years. However, this was the first time that it had become mandatory for many new construction [...]
If you are a contractor, builder or architect in Larimer County, CO, you are probably aware that the area has adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC). This is a series of rules established by the International Code Council (ICC) to which all new residential building projects must adhere.As of March 2022, several amendments were [...]
As modern day homeowners, we face so many month-to-month expenses. There are routine maintenance expenses, repairs, utility bills, insurance, mortgage payments and the list goes on. With all these recurring expenses hanging over our heads, there is one thing we all have in common - we want to save money. So how do we do [...]
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