Reference
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Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
Reference
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Expert meeting focusing on identifying gaps and barriers in combustion safety that need to be addressed by future research, and to develop data-driven technical recommendations for code updates so that a common approach for combustion safety can be adopted by all members of the building energy...
Case Study
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Case study describing a method for evaluating safe installation and operation of combustion appliances in homes undergoing energy efficiency upgrades where indoor air is used for combustion and venting.
Video
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Video describing a combustion safety test and how to fix resulting issues for a house in Alaska.
Presentation
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Webinar describing field studies on indoor air quality in new U.S. homes.
Presentation
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Webinar from Bill Warren of BWES Building Science on how to use building science principles such as ventilation, airflow, pressure balances, and filtration to reduce exposure risk to COVID and other airborne diseases. Free EEBA login required.
Reference
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Report about opportunities for ventilation when traditional methods are limited by weather conditions or by contaminants in the outdoor air.
Reference
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Report providing guidance on indoor air quality in single-family and multifamily housing for designers, builders, property managers, homeowners, buyers, and renters.
Case Study
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Case study describing how a properly designed duct system is essential for keeping a home comfortable, managing indoor air quality, and maximizing the performance of heating and cooling equipment.
Information Guide
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Guide describing how to evaluate ventilations systems before performing home upgrades.