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Explaining the Air Leakage Testing Update in the 2021 IECC

By |2024-02-14T11:31:50-07:00February 14th, 2024|Blower Door Testing, Energy Code Info|

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. [...]

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Loveland Building Code: Explaining the New Performance Path Amendment

By |2023-11-14T10:45:38-07:00November 14th, 2023|HERS Ratings|

On June 1, 2023, the city of Loveland, CO officially adopted the 2021 IECC and implemented some specific amendments. One of the most significant changes has to do with energy compliance evaluation. In the past, builders were allowed to utilize a prescriptive path to make sure their project was code-compliant. However, the updated Loveland [...]

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