Did you know that all residential insulation projects for new construction require blower door testing? Don’t worry, the Boak & Sons insulation team is already certified to conduct this test to meet state requirements!

Blower door tests are done to measure the air tightness of a home and the way air filters out of an home. The testing equipment includes a fan, which pressurizes and depressurizes by producing different airflow into the building. This is a process that helps residential insulators ensure the home meets the appropriate building performance standards.

A blower door test will tell a homebuilder or a homeowner where the problem areas are within their home and air leaks can be sealed. This will keep new residential properties efficient in heating and cooling and keep energy costs low for many years to come.

With a blower door certification, our crews are trained how to install, measure and identify any air leakage areas and correct these issues to meet state code requirements. “By performing this test, we will have a full understanding of what residential insulation is needed,” said Todd Fabian, a residential insulation estimator at Boak & Sons.

Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done to an existing home with a blower door test. Once residential insulation is installed behind walls and a home is pieced together it is costly to correct. This is why getting it done on your new home is so important. Luckily, Boak & Sons residential insulators have alternative ways they can help ensure your existing home is energy efficient and help save you money.

Boak & Sons residential insulation team has been serving the community for over 45 years and are experts in the industry. Call us at 330-793-5646 today to schedule your free estimate, or visit www.boakandsons.com/contact!