
IRFL
SUDBURY, MA, US
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Level 3 Certified Thermographer. Certified HERS rater.
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Log homes and Massachusetts Energy Code?
I have a client that would like me to do a HERS rating on a new construction log home in Massachusetts. I am concerned that the home may fail the…
ERV and HRV efficacy requirements under 2015 IECC code
In the IECC 2015 table R403.6.1 it lists In-line fan must have a efficacy of 2.8cfm/watt, is that the requirements we would use for whole house mechanical ventilation units such…
Foil or not on exterior insulation?
On a existing house climate zone 5 we are removing the exterior stucco and adding R-5 exterior insulation, plywood sheathing, Blueskin and cedar shingles. Would you recommend the exterior insulation…
Properly balanced ventilation system
Concerning a one year old home with all above grade walls and roof sheathing insulated with open cell spray foam and basement interior foundation insulated with closed cell spray foam…
Sloped ceiling insulation
In climate zone 5 we have renovation of a cape home and a suggested sloped insulated roof design as following: Soffit to ridge ventilation with baffles the entire way. Blown…
Improving the insulation in a closed roof cathedral ceiling.
On a closed roof cavity which currently is insulated with poorly installed fiberglass batts: If I pull out the fiberglass insulation, can I insulate with dense-packed cellulose with no roof…