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Air Sealing and the CAZ

After I described how air can get sucked down the chimney and vent connector and flue, and out the draft diverter of the gas water heater, and into the basement, the mother, who was now ...

After I described how air can get sucked down the chimney and vent connector and flue, and out the draft diverter of the gas water heater, and into the basement, the mother, who was now ... [continue reading]

Is That House an Air Filter?

Author: Brent Stephens

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January 02, 2013

Residential building envelopes can act as particle filters - but to what extent? [continue reading]

Testing Duct Testers

Author: Paul Raymer

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June 29, 2012

According to DOE’s Building America program data, typical residential ductwork efficiency is about 67%. That means that if you install a 90% efficient furnace, your system efficiency would be just over 60%. Another way to look ... [continue reading]

Safe Air at Home

Author: A. Tamasin Sterner

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September 01, 2011

At Pure Energy, we are finding more and more IAQ problems caused by pollutants that are supposed to be outside the living space, but are being drawn into the living space by unbalanced house pressures. [continue reading]

Carbon Monoxide Around the House: Comparing Ambient CO Monitors

Author: Paul H. Raymer

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July 01, 2011

Carbon monoxide (CO) is really nasty stuff. It’s odorless, colorless, and neutrally buoyant, and it can make you stupid before it kills you. It’s not the kind of stuff you want ... [continue reading]

Integrating Energy Efficiency and Healthy Homes

Author: Marjorie Isaacson and ChaNell Marshall

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July 01, 2011

Why unhealthy homes cause unhealthy occupants. [continue reading]

Indoor Environmental Quality Daydreams and Nightmares

Author: Kirsten Shaw

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May 01, 2011

Building performance renovation contractors and Weatherization Assistance program workers daydream of making homes healthy, comfortable, energy efficient, and durable. But sometimes when they are in the middle of a project, they find their dreams have ... [continue reading]

Combustible-Gas Leak Detectors

Author: Paul Raymer

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May 01, 2011

You may have heard of houses and neighborhoods exploding due to gas leaks in old pipes under the streets. Inside the home, detecting combustible-gas leaks is an important part of combustion safety testing. Gas connections ... [continue reading]