This is what code enforcement looks like.
2015/2018/2021 IECC (insulation codes) are all good enough.
But they’re not enforced, and it’s gonna be TOUGH.
But some are looking for opportunities like this fellow.
2015/2018/2021 IECC (insulation codes) are all good enough.
But they’re not enforced, and it’s gonna be TOUGH.
But some are looking for opportunities like this fellow.
It’s really tough to fudge leakage tests, so it’s a key tool.
Although duct leakage in northern homes with ducts in heated space doesn’t matter all that much. While home air leakage does.
Down south with ducts in attics, both duct and home leakage matter.
Although duct leakage in northern homes with ducts in heated space doesn’t matter all that much. While home air leakage does.
Down south with ducts in attics, both duct and home leakage matter.
Most southern new home duct systems are abortions btw. Kinked flex duct with almost no flow that get drywalled into the ceiling and can’t be replaced without nearly gutting the house. Passes the test though…
Energy use will tell the tale of bad installs though…
Energy use will tell the tale of bad installs though…
This is what code enforcement looks like in reality.
Pencil whipping.
Pencil whipping.
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