Ben Walker and Sam Myers sit down with Brantley May to talk indoor air quality investigations, building forensics, and why you need both a contaminant and a pathway for a real problem. Brantley explains how blower doors, duct testing, and pressure diagnostics help prove where mold, smoke, dust, and odors actually enter a home. They also go over common misses from standard inspections, plus why better ventilation can be worth the energy tradeoff when health is on the line. If you want your houses to breathe right, share this with someone who still treats a blower door like a one time service.

Show Notes:
00:48 Meet Brantley
02:02 Beyond Energy Testing
04:11 Forensics Rabbit Hole
07:27 Who Calls Brantley
09:10 Missed Building Clues
11:17 Pressure Imbalance Story
14:45 Pathways Matter Most
17:47 Testing Without Harm
20:25 Everyday Pressure Checks
22:07 Health Success Stories
31:09 Training Better Inspectors
36:36 Duct Leakage Clues
46:52 Mold In Every Climate
49:53 Learning The Craft

Connect with:
Brantley May
Website: https://www.buildingscience.us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brantley.iaq

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Ben Walker (Co-CEO, Retrotec)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/

Sam Myers (Building Science Specialist & Trainer)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-myers-ms-a9a4a546/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetrotecEnergy/

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