⚡ BUILDING SCIENCE • COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL AUDITING, THERMAL IMAGING & WEATHERIZATION.
Section 05 Building Science & Diagnostics

Commercial & Residential Energy Auditing

Applying advanced building science diagnostics—including blower door depressurization, infrared thermography, and pressure diagnostics—to optimize thermal envelopes, eliminate structural energy waste, and cut utility overhead across homes and commercial facilities alike.

Building Envelope Diagnostic Testing

Air Infiltration Assessment

Blower Door Depressurization

Depressurizing the structure to -50 Pascals (CFM50) measures baseline air leakage and calculates Air Changes per Hour (ACH50), revealing hidden air infiltration points across floor plates, wall junctions, and commercial envelope penetrations.

Thermal Defect Detection

Infrared Thermography

Conducted alongside blower door depressurization, high-resolution infrared cameras pinpoint insulation voids, thermal bridging along framing, and convective air leaks around windows, doors, and commercial curtain walls.

Core Weatherization Measures & Thermal Retrofits

Prioritizing cost-effective air sealing before heavy insulation or HVAC upgrades stops convective thermal transfer, reduces peak electrical loads, and prevents moisture damage within building assemblies.

1

Envelope & Penetration Air Sealing

Sealing top plate penetrations, plumbing stacks, electrical chases, roof transitions, and utility gaps using expanding polyurethane foam and fire-rated sealants.

2

Insulation Upgrades (Target R-60 / Commercial R-Values)

Dense-packing cellulose, installing blown-in fiberglass, or applying high-performance rigid boards to meet strict regional thermal standards and maximize baseline energy retention.

3

Rim Joist & HVAC Duct Sealing

Insulating perimeter rim joists with closed-cell spray foam and sealing extensive duct distribution networks with high-grade Mastic sealant to eliminate conditioned air loss.

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