
"Blower Door Test" Build Show Build: Boston - Bonus Episode
Posted on: 2023-10-07
Insulation is done and Sam from Retrotec is here to help Steve get a first update on the Boston project's blower door score. Learn all about the process of running a blower door test and input from Steve on why you need these numbers on your projects.

Buying equipment doesn’t fix building leaks.
Posted on: 2025-05-20
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers invite guest Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of HavenIAQ, to challenge the over simplified fixes sold to homeowners.
There is a clear

Leaky ducts cancel out your filter.
Posted on: 2025-05-14
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers invite guest Kevin Hart, founder and CEO of HavenIAQ, to explore why upgraded filters won’t solve bad air if your ductwork is

How Smart Sensors Are Replacing IAQ Gimmicks for HVAC Experts to Rebuild Customer Trust - Kevin Hart
Posted on: 2025-05-14
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Bad duct design is making your home unhealthy.
Posted on: 2025-05-08
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Niek-Jan Bink to break down the differences in HVAC systems across regions and why duct design can make or break a

A simple mistake turned homes into toxic traps.
Posted on: 2025-05-06
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Niek-Jan Bink to explore the risks of poor ventilation, the consequences of bad design, and how lessons from the past

Most homes are never properly balanced.
Posted on: 2025-04-30
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers are joined by Niek-Jan Bink to spotlight the overlooked precision needed in residential HVAC and how pros are finally catching up to

How Air Pressure Technology is Saving Lives in Warships and Homes with Niek-Jan Bink
Posted on: 2025-04-30
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Fix your ducts before you blame your AC.
Posted on: 2025-04-24
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Amit Gupta CEO of Aeroseal, to break down a hidden issue in home efficiency. how leaky ductwork could actually be heating

Comfort shouldn’t require a workaround.
Posted on: 2025-04-22
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Amit Gupta CEO of Aeroseal, to discuss how air sealing and duct efficiency go beyond just energy savings.
They explore

The Model 7000 Blower Door Fan
Posted on: 2025-04-17
The Model 7000 is Retrotec's latest blower door fan. It is lighter, more powerful, and

Cutting install time in half, yet builders still resist.
Posted on: 2025-04-16
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Amit Gupta, CEO of Aeroseal, to discuss the resistance to change in the construction industry and how innovative duct

Fixing HVAC Air Leaks to Cut Energy Waste and Improve System Performance with Aeroseal’s Amit Gupta
Posted on: 2025-04-16
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A highly efficient unit won’t fix bad ductwork.
Posted on: 2025-04-10
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker & Sam Myers chat with Brendan Reid about why high-efficiency HVAC systems often fail to deliver the promised results.
Here’s the problem:

Six mil plastic was never the answer.
Posted on: 2025-04-08
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker & Sam Myers talk with Brendan Reid about a major flaw in the Canadian R-2000 program trades struggled with airtight construction.
For years, builders

Testing leaks shouldn't cost the planet.
Posted on: 2025-04-02
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker & Sam Myers sit down with Brendan Reid to discuss the evolution of blower door testing and its impact on modern building science.
Imagine dumping

Nobody wants to pay for info.
Posted on: 2025-03-27
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker & Sam Myers sit down with Brendan Reid success coach at Aeroseal to unpack a harsh truth about the energy auditing industry: Homeowners want

How Blower Door Testing Became the HVAC Industry Standard for Air Tightness with Brendan Reid
Posted on: 2025-03-27
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Every great company starts with a simple idea
Posted on: 2025-03-25
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker & Sam Myers sit down with Brendan Reid to talk about the origins of Retrotec, how the industry shifted, and why airtightness testing became

Stop wasting time on energy audits
Posted on: 2025-03-19
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker & Sam Myers sit down with Brendan Reid success coach at Aeroseal to discuss why top talent should rethink their careers, the power of delivering real

How HVAC Experts Make Millions Selling Comfort, Not Energy Savings, with Brendan Reid
Posted on: 2025-03-19
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9-5 jobs are smarter than startups #entrepreneurship #careerchoices
Posted on: 2025-03-13
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers talk with Colin Genge about the real cost of chasing entrepreneurship.
Starting a company isn’t always the smartest move.
Most

Great ideas don’t need a fancy office #startupstories #innovation
Posted on: 2025-03-11
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Colin Genge, whose journey into manufacturing started in a garage, fueled by curiosity and an obsession with building

The next decade will reshape humanity #AI #futureofwork
Posted on: 2025-03-05
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Colin Genge to talk about the massive shifts happening right now.
From AI to energy systems, we’re about to see more

How Blower Door Testing Revolutionized Energy Efficiency and Built an Industry with Colin Genge
Posted on: 2025-03-05
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Airtight homes = lower bills #airtightness #homeefficiency
Posted on: 2025-02-27
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Harold Orr to debunk one of the biggest myths in homebuilding: "A house needs to breathe."
Your car is airtight. Your

Most people ignore this major air leak #airtightness #homeefficiency
Posted on: 2025-02-25
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers talk with Harold Orr about air leaks, insulation strategies, and the science behind building airtight homes.
The biggest energy loss in

The strangest way to test air leaks.
Posted on: 2025-02-19
In this episode of The Flow Lab, hosts Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Harold Orr to explore the origins of modern airtightness testing and the evolution of energy-efficient building

The First Airtight Home That Started the Energy Efficiency Revolution with Harold Orr
Posted on: 2025-02-19
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