Tessa explains the basics of building science, touching on many components that overlap with home inspections. These topics include:
- Airflow and the H.A.M. sandwich (heat, airflow, and moisture)
- Occupant loads and the effect on buildings
- Blower door testing
- Old house vs. new house performance (energy vs durability)
- The importance of different trades communicating with each other
- Water management
- The myth that it's possible to build houses too tight
