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After the insulation was removed it was discovered that the PVC pipe went all the way outside and the hole that was cut for that pipe was much larger than needed and never sealed. The entire time its bringing in outside air. Cold air in the winter and hot moist air in the summer. That is a huge problem. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5f8a29e7de10c862891f16a3/1602890224308/thermal%2Bimaging%2Bair%2Bleak.jpg Blog - Even insulated spots can have problems Part 1 This is a shot of the radon fan piping and how you can see daylight along the left side of the piping. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5e1105dec3a00011214d5182/1602890201644/thermal+imaging+cold+rim+joist.jpg Blog - Even insulated spots can have problems Part 1 This bare corner had air leaks at the wood seams that were never sealed as well as no insulation. Look at that 43 degree surface temperature. That is cold. The air temperature coming in was even colder. It is no surprise the customer felt uncomfortable in this area of the house with the holes in the rim joists and missing insulation. https://www.sustainableinteriyours.com/blog/what-is-the-benefit-of-this-testing monthly 0.5 2020-11-18 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5f8a1c956dd4bd526970d058/1602886831105/ Blog - What benefit does this testing have to me? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5f8a1ccaf465171905861616/1602886879598/ Blog - What benefit does this testing have to me? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5f8a1c1af423867abed6409a/1602886726290/ Blog - What benefit does this testing have to me? https://www.sustainableinteriyours.com/blog/even-insulated-spots-have-problems-part-2 monthly 0.5 2020-11-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5e11212e1683ea216c6e4518/1602890548856/insulated+rim+joist.jpg Blog - Even insulated spots can have problems Part 2 The corner that was missing insulation and all the seams leaked was also fixed. Sealed the leaking seams on the rim joist and sill plate and also filled with insulation. This corner of the basement was much warmer just to stand in afterwards. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5e11206562ad5d43f3a964d1/1602890530977/energy+audit+insulation.jpg Blog - Even insulated spots can have problems Part 2 What used to be 44 degrees has now increased to 65 degree surface temperature and all the air that was coming in has stopped as well. 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This provides an airtight barrier around the testing device. The calibrated fan will be installed in this frame as well. There is also a seal where the fan goes into this frame to ensure an excellent airtight connection. The controller is then plugged into the fan, and some tubing is run both outside and inside to get good pressure readings. Doing this will allow the controller to accurately calculate the CFM across the fan and give you the correct results. Everything is installed, time to start up the fan. Not yet! There is still some prep work that needs to be done. The person administering the blower door test needs to perform a walkthrough of each room of the house. Every other exterior door needs to be closed and locked. All windows need to be closed and locked. Any appliances that use oil or gas need to be turned off or set to pilot. All chimney dampers need to be closed. Only then can the test start. 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The online energy audit showed me things I didn’t even think about upgrading” – Steven R. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5d869c09a5053b5d02e217e5/1569102869007/IMG_4242.jpeg Sustainable InteriYours - “Very professionally done. This was a hell of a deal for 99 bucks. Showed me energy savings I never thought about” – Allen C. https://www.sustainableinteriyours.com/about-us daily 0.75 2020-11-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d73de087121845bb490a634/t/5f57df6c6c939414cf1d9422/1599594442706/IMG_8088.JPG About Us - Michael Clinedinst The owner of Sustainable InteriYours has been in the HVAC-R field since 2004. He trained at the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 486 Training School. The same school where he is a part time instructor and the HVAC Department Head. Annually, he participates in training other instructors from around USA and Canada. He has also worked in the residential, commercial, and industrial areas of HVAC-R. 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