The Tools Behind High-Performance Homes

About this episode

Matt Risinger discusses the impact of testing and measurement on building performance with experts from Tru Tech Tools.

Matt Risinger hosts a conversation with Bill Spohn and Eric Kaiser of Tru Tech Tools, focusing on how testing and measurement shape modern building performance. The discussion centers on blower door testing, airflow diagnostics, and the growing role of data in verifying airtightness and system performance. They explore how builders and HVAC professionals use tools to identify leakage, improve indoor air quality, and fine-tune mechanical systems. The conversation also touches on training, evolving standards, and the shift toward performance-based construction, with practical insights into integrating diagnostics into everyday building workflows.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Risinger

Guests: Bill Spohn, Eric Kaiser

Topics covered

• high-performance homes
• building performance
• blower door testing
• airflow diagnostics
• indoor air quality
• performance-based construction

Keywords

• blower door testing
• airflow diagnostics
• data verification
• indoor air quality
• mechanical systems
• building workflows
• performance standards

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Organizations: Tru Tech Tools

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