Is our "Rational Spec Build" as tight as we think? In this video, we are joined by Bryan Uhler from Pioneer Builders and the Build Show team to conduct a framing-stage blower door test. Most builders wait until a house is finished to check for air leakage, but if you want a truly high-performance home, you have to test during the framing stage while the air barrier is still accessible.

We walk you through the entire process:

• Blower Door Setup: How to install the frame and fan in the rough opening.
• What is a Blower Door? Understanding ACH50 and why air sealing matters for home durability and energy efficiency.

Building a high-performance home isn't just about the materials you use; it's about the execution. See if our air-sealing strategy holds up to the pressure or if we have some fixing to do!

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Video Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
• 03:24 Setting up the Blower Door
• 09:48 What is a Blower Door?
• 15:09 Monarch Money
• 16:57 What This Score Means for Us
• 19:02 Is it Worth it?