VENTILATION
GENERAL INFO
Ventilation allows your home to breath—ridding the indoors of stale,
moisture-laden air and bringing in fresh outdoor air. It flushes out
potential pollutants caused by combustion appliances or off-gassing
materials. Proper ventilation is critical not only to human health but also
to the health of the structure, as it controls indoor humidity levels.
Humidity, generated by cooking, showering, and breathing, can build up
to damaging levels, infiltrate the walls and roof, and cause problems like
mold and rot. On the other hand, adequate humidity is essential for
respiratory health. Tight homes, which are common in Alaska, require
some type of mechanical ventilation, either through fans, range hoods,
or a heat recovery ventilator (HRV).
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HRV (part 1)
HRV (part 2)
Offgassing
Heat recovery ventilation
Jorge and Paul’s Adventure
with HRV
CCHRC building ventilation
Air Quality
Vapor Drive
HRVs
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What is an HRV system
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How does an HRV system work
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Why you need an HRV
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Integrated heating and
ventilation
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How does weatherization affect
my air quality?
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How is air quality affected in a
well-sealed home
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How does vapor drive affect my
home?
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Healthy Homes Manual
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