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Fred Longton
MSHDA Certified
Certified Radon Testing
MI License # 2101142095
Certified Radon Mitigation
Certified Mold Technician
NEHA-NRPP Certified
AHIT Certified Home Inspector
Certified Building Science Thermographer
Toll Free: (866) 864-6698
Email: aaiinspections@yahoo.com
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Volume 1 | Issue 1
High Energy Bills? Help Has Arrived.
by Fred Longton
AAI Environmental has the answer.
Whole House Energy Assessments is without a doubt the first step for the homeowner who is passionate about saving resources and wants to achieve their maximum energy $$savings. We use state-of-the-art blower door and infrared testing along with inspection, data collection and computer analysis to identify energy inefficiencies in your home. This assessment provides you with independent, third party information that assist you in prioritizing energy improvement projects. Our customers are reporting 20-30% savings on their utility
bills as a result of this service.
Blower Door Testing The most practical and acceptable way to determining air infiltration or air leakage through the building shell is by means of a pressure diagnostic test known as a “blower door” test. The diagnostic equipment consists of: an adjustable frame that is fitted to one of your exterior door openings, a specialized calibrated fan, pressure hoses, and sophisticated gauges with fan controls. This fan is used to depressurize the home and measure the rate of air-infiltration within the structure. The blower door test is an efficient way to locate the most costly leaks in the home. A leaky house uses more energy for both heating & cooling and will often have a negative effect on air quality. The test is also used to determine if there is an adequate supply of fresh air in the home. The source of your homes make-up air and need for mechanical ventilation can also be determined. Blower door tests are often repeated after you or your contractor has completed the recommended work to confirm the success of the improvements.
Thermal Imaging Services Infrared scanning is exciting new cutting edge technology being used in building science, home inspections, manufacturing and also medicine. It enables us to see wave lengths 10-20 times that of the human eye. This special equipment produces images that resemble x-rays of your home. From an energy standpoint we can determine the exact locations where your home is losing it's conditioned (both heated and cooled) air. Infrared scans of the walls and ceilings reveal areas of missing or poorly installed insulation, as well as any leaks or holes in the buildings envelope. When used in combination with our blower door test, air leaks can be identified and addressed with confidence. Infrared is an effective non-destructive diagnostic tool for pinpointing water leaks. Whether it is from the roof, walls, foundation, an inside plumbing problem or persisting moisture problem from an unknown source we can usually find it. This eliminates costly guess work repairs.
Call AAI or contact us to schedule an inspection.
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