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Building
analysis
Our Building analysis on average takes about 3-4 hours and it is
conducted in the following manner.
- We conduct a
thorough inspection of the shell of the
structure to see if it is airtight and sound. We look at the entire
house as a system.
- We complete a visual inspection of
the living space, attic, basement (or crawl spaces), and perform a
number of tests using special diognostic equipment. This equipment
includes a blower door, which measures how much, and where, air is
leaking. We make health and saftey check tests to determine appliances,
(furnace, boiler, hot water tank, and stove) equipment are operating
safely.
- We make recommendations for ENERGY STAR label appliances and
energy efficience light bulbs in the course
of the assessment.
- We provide comprehensive and detailed
reports along with accurate pricing for making recommended corrections.
One of the effective methods employed in our assessment is
the use of our infared imaging camera.
Gary
has been using a FLIR infrared camera since 2005 to analyze mainly
residential homes of all ages to inspect for energy losses in the shell
and heating systems of homes including utilizing blower door technology
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The blower door device is attached to a exterior doorway with an
airseal. When the fan is on (exhausting) it causes air in the house to
be pulled through any airleaks. This technique proves extremely helpful
in detecting air leeks to the exterior or pathways to the attic.
The other important area is the combustion efficiency analysis of the
heating system combined with safety analysis of carbon monoxcide levels
present and to check for smoke and carbon monoxcide detectors. We want
to let you know that the common carbon monoxcide detectors, approved
and widely available on the market, are indendent to save your life,
they are not designed to protect your health! We can advise you on the
appropriate detectors.
For more information on C O Levels of Concern and a Low-Level Carbon
Monoxcide "Health" Monitor download this pdf.
Once we have gathered all of the data we can provide a complete
computer generated report from which we can make recommendations.
Building Correction
The typical area of building correction are.
Insulation - spray
foam, celulous, fiberglass
Air Sealing - sealing
holes in interior and exterior, closing air pathways, weather
stripping,caulking interior/exterior
Door & Window
replacement - replace with ENERGY
STAR label
Ventilation
- bath fans, kitchen fans, ventilate attic. Ventilation will
remove moisture, prevent ice dams, remove indoor pollutants, improve air quality and comfort.
Help prevent mold, mildew.
Appliances
- replace
with ENERGY STAR label
Heating
system;
Heat and Hot water - replace with high-efficiency and state of
the art systems and ENERGY STAR
label. We also work with solar hot
water system installers, and photovoltonic systems.
Measuring Results
-New insulation where there was none can
save 30-40%, or around $750 a year. -Airsealing and closing holes and cracks can save $300-400
per year.
-Newer type florescent light bulbs at a
cost of only $3-4, can save $50 over the life of the bulb (4-11 years).
-The Building is more comfortable, healthier and safer.
Call
us for your energy audit today!
(518)
756-9303
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