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Transfer Grilles (1)

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Two manometers are used when pressure testing the airtightness of the walls separating the house from an attached garage

Two manometers are used when pressure testing the airtightness of the walls separating the house from an attached garage
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Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes

Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes
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Vertical ventilation pipe

Vertical ventilation pipe
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What is a High-Performance Home?

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What’s New with Indoor airPLUS Version 2: What Builders and Verifiers Need to Know

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When HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, it is preferable that the equipment is located within an air-sealed room that is connected to the conditioned space.

When HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, it is preferable that the equipment is located within an air-sealed room that is connected to the conditioned space.
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When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.

When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.
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Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Options

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Options
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Whole house ventilation ensures adequate indoor air quality

Whole house ventilation ensures adequate indoor air quality
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Whole-Building Delivered Ventilation

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Whole-House Fans

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Wrong - Radon fan installed in the basement

Wrong - Radon fan installed in the basement
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Wrong - Terminate exhaust fan ducts outdoors, not "near" the outdoors

Wrong - Terminate exhaust fan ducts outdoors, not "near" the outdoors
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Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut

Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut
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Wrong – this framing material has a moisture content above 18% as shown by the moisture meter

Wrong – this framing material has a moisture content above 18% as shown by the moisture meter