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Comment on What The BPA Team is Thankful For by Maria Lewis

Maria Lewis — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:19:14 +0000

Great article! Happy Thanksgiving everyone

Comment on Blower Door Testing a Small Home by Todd Abercrombie

Todd Abercrombie — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:25:47 +0000

Great article! The exception to the ACH50 requirement can certainly help the smaller footprint homes and apartments pass the blower door test. I’ve tested apartments of different sizes in the same building, and it is certainly the smaller ones that are more likely to have the biggest problems. I checked the 2018 IECC, and this CFM/SF of enclosure area exception is not listed. Looks like it first appears in the 2021.

Comment on Blower Door Testing a Small Home by Sydney Roberts

Sydney Roberts — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:37:42 +0000

Thank you Randy! CFM50/SFBE is definitely the way to go. Some green and high performance building programs have been using this metric for decades. Just another reason to adopt the latest building energy codes.
Best regards,
Sydney

Comment on Present at Our National Conference in April 2024 by Katie Miller

Katie Miller — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:08:16 +0000

In reply to Dewayne Alford.

Hi Dewayne,

Thanks for reaching out! I’m going to have Bethany Sowinski, our Director of Education and Events, reach out to you.

Thanks!
Katie

Comment on Present at Our National Conference in April 2024 by Dewayne Alford

Dewayne Alford — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:07:55 +0000

My organization, Rock Hill Housing Authority, is a Healthy Homes grantee with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and would like to do a 60 minute presentation on our RADON testing and mitigation grant results. We would like to present at the upcoming conference in Minneapolis. We seemed to have missed the deadline. Please reach out to me if there is still an opportunity to submit a proposal.

Comment on Go Big or Go Home: Four Lessons from Whole-Home Retrofit Programs by Katie Miller

Katie Miller — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:40:50 +0000

In reply to Omar Smith.

Hi Omar,

We will review and send you an email. Thanks for bringing this to our attention!

Best,
Katie

Comment on Go Big or Go Home: Four Lessons from Whole-Home Retrofit Programs by Omar Smith

Omar Smith — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:01:12 +0000

I believe I was correct regarding question #7. However it was marked incorrect thus lower my overall score..(?)

Comment on How Smart Is ChatGPT When It Comes to Building Science? by PIETER OPPERMAN

PIETER OPPERMAN — Tue, 09 May 2023 17:03:34 +0000

I asked Bard (Microsoft’s competitor to ChatGPT the following:
“Why would someone sell their farmhouse in Maine and move to Los Angeles where they subsist on tacos and sunshine?”

This was the answer:

“There are many reasons why someone might sell their farmhouse in Maine and move to Los Angeles, where they subsist on tacos and sunshine. Here are a few possibilities:

They may be looking for a change of pace. Maine is a beautiful state, but it can be cold and isolated in the winter. Los Angeles, on the other hand, has a warm climate year-round and is a major cultural and entertainment center.
They may be looking for a more affordable lifestyle. The cost of living in Maine is relatively high, especially for housing. Los Angeles is a more affordable option, especially for people who are willing to live in a smaller space or in a less desirable neighborhood.
They may be looking for a more diverse community. Maine is a predominantly white state, while Los Angeles is much more diverse. This can be a major draw for people who are looking for a more inclusive and welcoming environment.
They may be looking for a job in the entertainment industry. Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, and there are many opportunities for people who want to work in film, television, or music.
They may simply love tacos and sunshine. Los Angeles is home to some of the best Mexican food in the country, and the weather is almost always sunny. If these are two of your favorite things, then Los Angeles is the perfect place for you.
Of course, there are also some potential downsides to living in Los Angeles. The cost of living can be high, the traffic can be bad, and the weather can be hot and dry. However, for many people, the pros of living in Los Angeles outweigh the cons.”

Comment on West Virginia Mandatory Blower Door Testing for New Residential Construction by Katie Miller

Katie Miller — Thu, 04 May 2023 17:23:03 +0000

In reply to William Watkins.

Hi Mark,

Thanks for your comment! So glad to hear your business is providing these services! We will definitely keep you in mind for referring folks who are looking for blower door testing.

In the meantime, be sure you are receiving our newsletter to stay up to date on what is happening in your state across the country!
https://building-performance.org/stay-updated/

Thanks again,
Katie

Comment on West Virginia Mandatory Blower Door Testing for New Residential Construction by William Watkins

William Watkins — Tue, 02 May 2023 15:52:11 +0000

I would like for builders to know My company, Hot Shotz Home Performance Services, conducts blower door and duct blaster testing in portions of MD, WV, and PA. I provide pre-test education and help locate and seal leakage sites if necessary. I have conducted home energy audits since 2007 and code compliance BD & DB tests since 2012. I would appreciate any help getting the word out.
Thank You!
Mark.