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Sean Skorton
- Male
- Mansfield, CT
- United States
Sean Skorton's Groups
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1000 Home Challenge
99 members
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Home Energy Ratings
91 members
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Tools of the Trade
86 members
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INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY US…
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Job Board
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Joseph J. Ilacqua commented on Sean Skorton's photo
Dense Packed Ducts
"Yes in my location in upstate NY this is a common practice. Even more common while dense packing tuck under garage ceilings. Be carefull and beware. That is why we do constant pre and post job inspections. Sometimes even with a great inspection…"
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Insulating Blind
Bath room exhaust fan under tounge and groove floored attic. The attic floor cavities were insulated with cellulose and as a result the bath fan was plugged causing mildew to form in the bath room.
Sean Skorton joined David Eggleton's group
1000 Home Challenge
Linda Wigington distinguished between deep retrofits & deep energy reductions, thus expanding the range of strategies & tactics from which we might propose when engaging with people, the ones who choose.See More
James Correira left a comment for Sean Skorton"Hey there,
glad to see that you are still working in the chosen field.
I too seek to remain in the conservation business.
Now that the election is over, maybe the "good guys" can get back to work.
I am hopeful that our paths will cross…"
Sean Skorton's photo was featured
Dense Packed Ducts
Return ducts used floor/ceiling joist and balloon frame wall cavities for return air. Once the walls were insulated the furnace suffocated and pulled all return air from the basement. The worst case CAZ was -12.3pa causing the furnace to backdraft…
Sean Skorton joined Evan Mills's group
Home Energy Ratings
Calculating them; visualizing them; explaining them; selling them .... there is a lot to discuss and debate hereSee More
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Tools of the Trade
A hammer and a saw used to be the key tools for home contractors. Today, the best-in-breed also use high-tech equipment while performing a professional energy audit or verifying that construction has been done correctly.
Sean Skorton joined Michael Stuart's group
INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY USERS
This group is dedicated to knowledge sharing and discussion of infrared thermography for building sciences and energy applications.See More
Sean Skorton joined Diane Chojnowski's group
Job Board
This group is for posting jobs related to all aspects of the home performance industry including energy auditors, technicians, and weatherization pros.
Sean Skorton joined Mark Richardson's group
Renewable Energy
This group will focus on the issues associated with incorporating renewable energy sources like Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Geothermal, Small Wind, Small Hydro into the Residential Energy Efficiency and Sustainability business model.
Sean Skorton joined allen p tanner's group
Energy Auditing Equipment for Sale, Trade or to Purchase
Discuss the pros and cons of the equipment you are interested in prior to purchase. Post equipment you have to sell, trade or wish to purchase.Please post the equipment age, serial numbers, condition, warranties and asking price.See More
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- Home Services Specialist
- Professional Certification
- Auditor/Inspector
- Professional Interests
- Create better living conditions, reducing carbon emissions, going green
Sean Skorton's Photos
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 8:58am on November 7, 2012, James Correira said…
Hey there,
glad to see that you are still working in the chosen field.
I too seek to remain in the conservation business.
Now that the election is over, maybe the "good guys" can get back to work.
I am hopeful that our paths will cross again in the future.
Stay tuned.
- At 1:40pm on August 21, 2012,
Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Sean,
Welcome to Home Energy Pros. Feel free to join the conversation in the Forum and Groups. And share your energy efficiency photos, videos and upcoming events. If you're blogging about home performance, this is the place for you!
Don't forget to upload your profile photo. And add your location on our Member Map.
Thanks!
Diane, HEP Moderator
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