Easy Path to Airtight Construction

By Jake Bruton

Minimum airtightness requirements are here, will continue to be part of the code, and will soon be a larger part of selling a home to clients. A systematic approach to air-sealing can produce very low air leakage numbers at a reasonable price. Here you will learn Jake Bruton’s methods for regularly achieving 1ACH50-tested homes without dramatic changes in process, budget, or building materials.

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