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May 29, 2008

Finding flaws without tearing through walls

  • Building science teams use forensic technologies such as infrared cameras and aerial scans, along with air-tightness testing, to find problems and verify building performance.
    • By SHAWNA GAMACHE
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Photos courtesy of BCRA [enlarge]
    BCRA’s Building Science group comprises, from left, Jack Pearson, Lee Durston and Scott Wood. Principal Ken Rowan and Construction Administration head Dave Seifert assist the group.

    IS YOUR BUILDING holding up to its design promises? Do you know if your project will pass air-tightness tests? Is that LEED-certified building really more energy efficient?


     
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