Drafty House and High Utility Bills – 1948 Ranch
The home is a 1744 square foot Ranch-style built in 1948. The customer’s initial concerns were that the home was drafty and had high utility bills.
| Type of Home: | Ranch |
| Year Built: | 1948 |
| Square Feet: | 1744 |
| Blower Door Test – Before: | 3290 |
| Blower Door Test – After: | 1745 |
| CFM Reduction: | 1545 |
| Reduction: | 47% |
Wise Home Energy performed an initial Blower Door Test which showed an airflow of 3290 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) of air moving past the blower door.
Wise Home Energy installed Foam to the roof deck, sealed all ductwork, and applied additional air sealing measures.
And here is the result of the Blower Door Test taken after the air-sealing and insulation work was completed. The results show a CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) of 1745, a reduction 1545 CFM, or 47%.
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