A House Needs to Breathe... or Does It?

An Introduction to Building Science

English language

Published Oct. 17, 2022 by Bright Communications LLC.

ISBN:
978-1-958711-13-2
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5 stars (1 review)

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If you own your house, read this book before you do any HVAC work

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You must read this book if you own your home before beginning HVAC work. Sadly I made the mistake of doing my HVAC work BEFORE I read this book but luckily I was not too far off the mark. Most HVAC professionals sadly do not actually know the "whys" of what they are doing and simply offer cookie cutter solutions that do not fit what your house needs – especially an existing home.

Things to remember - If you want to do anything, ensure you also insulate your home! Ensure there are no leaks in or out of the home. Otherwise, all of the other work will have to use more energy due to leaks of air. - A ductless mini split is highly recommended to condition air around your homes - A ventilated dehumidifier is highly recommended to bring in fresh air & dehumidify it - Ensure you always …

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  • Architecture