WxTV – Tribute

As a final tribute this sizzle reel takes a look back at some of the memorable moments of WxTV. View →

  • Running Length : 3:28
  • Date Added : 11/6/13

Home Energy Ratings: A Look at the Options

Something that's been gaining steam among homeowners, realtors and auditors is the home energy rating, which allows us to compare and certify homes on an energy efficiency basis. Jon Shafer of PowerHouse ICS will guide us through scoring a home using a HERS audit and describe to us how this rating system compares to others you may have heard of. View →

  • Running Length : 10:17
  • Date Added : 8/16/13

IR : Vermont

Continuing with our 'IR Series' we'll follow Tim Page on a home energy audit way up in northern Vermont. He'll show us how practical infrared imaging can be to locate insulation and air sealing issues in a home that exhibits a wide array of building practices. View →

  • Running Length : 18:40
  • Date Added : 7/17/13

NRCERT Multifamily Audit Process

Our friends at the New River Center for Energy Research & Training give us a great rundown of the process they use for energy audits of multifamily residences. View →

  • Running Length : 7:41
  • Date Added : 9/14/12

Multifamily Wx Series: Intro to Multifamily Weatherization

In this new series WxTV will be taking a first look at an emerging area of the industry, multifamily weatherization. We'll be heading to New York, where Andy Padian will guide us through two multifamily projects in the Syracuse area. View →

  • Running Length : 20:54
  • Date Added : 4/15/11

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

Mobile Home Series: Determining Existing Insulation for the Audit

This is a follow-up to Cal Steiner's mobile home insulation introduction. We visit Edgar Stiem in North Dakota as he guides us through the steps for determining the existing insulation in mobile home attics and bellies for the audit. He will also make us aware of typical problem spots that must be sound prior to blowing insulation. View →

  • Running Length : 8:18
  • Date Added : 6/15/10

Mobile Home Series: Advice from Cal Steiner

To launch our series on mobile homes, we've gone to North Dakota to speak with Cal Steiner, one of the nation's most well-known mobile home trainers. He gives us some general guidence on weatherizing a mobile home, with special emphasis on techniques for insulating these units. View →

  • Running Length : 9:37
  • Date Added : 6/10/10

Auditing: The Selection of Measures

Part II of our two-part series on auditing. Dan Wood guides us through a state-specific audit format and takes our cameras on a final inspection of that challenging house from Part I of the series. Mark Ternes additionally provides an expert run-down of NEAT/MEHA audit software tools. Where to Find It? Feature - A tour of waptac.org resources. View →

  • Running Length : 39:03
  • Date Added : 5/7/10

Auditing: The Challenge of the Site Visit

Part I of our two-part series on auditing. Follow our seasoned auditor, Dan, as he walks us through a site visit to assess the energy efficiency of a client's home prior to the installation of weatherization measures. Ben's Toolbox Feature - A breakdown of basic tools for the auditor. View →

  • Running Length : 27:35
  • Date Added : 4/30/10

This is the World of Weatherization

New to weatherization, or just curious about this growing section of our green-jobs economy? Take a look at this 40-minute video highlighting the weatherization process, from its beginnings to where it is today. Innovation Showcase - A HEPA shroud for angle drills. View →

  • Running Length : 40:51
  • Date Added : 4/1/10