Housing Failures
Improper Ducts
Air leakage down wall from attic due to duct
leakage on the return side
of the air handler. (Florida Solar Energy
Center photo)
This supply plenum did not get properly
sealed. (Florida Solar Energy
Center photo)
Air handler return plenum with a substantial
leakage pathway. (Florida
Solar Energy Center photo).
Improper installed attic duct. (Florida Solar
Energy Center photo).
Top of supply junction box completely missing
from attic of new Florida
home. (Florida Solar Energy Center photo)
Completely disconnected air conditioning
return plenum - easily avoided
through independent inspection. (Florida Solar Energy Center photo)
Infrared thermograph showing hot attic air
being pulled into interior wall
cavities by air conditioning return leak. (Florida Solar Energy Center
photo) |
