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AtticSort results by: Date Added | Alphabetically - These terms are used somewhat interchangeably, which is confusing. HVI shows how to tell them apart.
- An insulation\'s resistance to heat flow is measured or rated in terms of its thermal resistance or R-value.
- All green building programs require mechanical ventilation individually designed for each house.
- The second principle of healthy construction involves separating unhealthy materials from the air you breathe.
- With the ill effects of poor indoor air quality often in the news these days, it pays to
design and build a house that’s healthy from the start.
- Understanding the physics of indoor air movement for a healthier home.
- Adapted from The Healthy House Answer Book: Answers to the 133 Most Commonly Asked Questions. Questions 72-80.
- Ventilation products have differing capacities for moving air, so it\'s important to ensure that the unit you select has ample capacity for the application.
- Reducing heat buildup which can reach 150°F on hot summer days, and moisture in the winter, are the two main goals of attic ventilation.
- Mechanical ventilation is a system that moves stale, tired air out of the home, replacing it with an inflow of fresh air. A properly designed and installed home ventilating system provides a wide array of benefits.
- Designing and building an energy-efficient home.
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