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Wrong - The holes around the HRV ducting should be air sealed.

Wrong - The holes around the HRV ducting should be air sealed.

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Right - An EPDM gasket is installed around an HRV duct installed in an exterior wall; 9 of 14.

Right - An EPDM gasket is installed around an HRV duct installed in an exterior wall; 9 of 14.

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Right - Insulating sleeve for small through-the-wall HRV unit with sealing gasket; 3 of 14.

Right - Insulating sleeve for small through-the-wall HRV unit with sealing gasket; 3 of 14.

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Air Sealing Colorado Homes – 10.634

Reference

Fact sheet describing air-sealing concerns and remedies, including HRV/ERV installation, caulking, spray foam, and weatherstrip installation.

Sealed and Insulated Fiber Board Ducts

Guide

Guide describing how to air seal and insulate fiber board ducts.

Airflow Control in Elevator Shafts, Corridors, Stairwells, and Trash Chutes in Multifamily Buildings

Guide

Guide describing airflow control strategies for elevator shafts, corridors, stairwells, and trash chutes in multifamily buildings.