Blower Door Basics: Part 3 – The Breakdown

In the final part of this series, Ben will break down the results of our blower door test and sum up the major findings. But first WxTV will take an animated look at the physics happening when we run a blower door. Ben's Toolbox Feature - tools used during the blower door process View →

  • Running Length : 9:53
  • Date Added : 10/29/10

Blower Door Basics: Part 2 – The Test Process

The second part of this series will pick up with our blower door test from the moment we turn on the manometer. We'll also get to find out what the major infiltrations of this house are as Ben searches for air leakage. To start things off though, Anthony Cox stopped by WxTV to talk a bit about building science. View →

  • Running Length : 14:36
  • Date Added : 10/15/10

Blower Door Basics: Part 1 – Prep & Setup

WxTV will take a look at the ins and outs of blower door testing. To make things even more interesting we'll be testing the tightness of a strawbale house. In this first part, Ben will walk us through the pre-test inspection, prep of the home and setup of the blower door. View →

  • Running Length : 15:00
  • Date Added : 10/8/10