The presence of moisture in building envelopes, whether from leakage or condensation, can have serious consequences. For example, moisture in insulation reduces its insulating capability, causing ...

ATLANTA — Multiple compliance options to ensure verification of delivered building envelope performance are being proposed for the ASHRAE/IES energy standard. “Uncontrolled air leakage has long been ...

When a renovation triggers a second look from inspectors, it is rarely about paint colors or tile choices. The detail that ...

When an older house fails an energy inspection, the report usually blames drafty windows or a tired furnace. The real culprit is more often a web of hidden flaws inside walls, attics, and electrical ...

The traditional method of performing a roof inspection employs hand-held thermal imaging equipment or, when required, equipment mounted on manned aircraft. Irrespective of the method of data ...