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Continuously Operating Ventilation and Exhaust Fans: Ensuring Code Compliance and Safety

Allied11 months ago11 months ago07 mins

In the world of HVAC design and home construction, ensuring proper ventilation is not just a matter of comfort; it’s a crucial aspect of safety and compliance with building codes. To meet ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation requirements, HVAC designers may specify exhaust fans to run continuously. In homes with continuously operating ventilation and exhaust fans, it’s…

Best Practices for Minimizing Wind and Water Infiltration Damage

Allied1 year ago1 year ago06 mins

In this article, we will discuss best practices and recommendations based on existing resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Science, as well as insights gained from the Mitigation Assessment Team (MAT) after Hurricane Michael. Our goal is to help building owners, operators, design professionals, contractors, and municipal officials mitigate wind and water…

Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics Using Vapor Diffusion Ports

Achieving Code Compliance for Continuous Insulation and Cladding Attachments

Comprehensive Guide to Air Sealing and Insulating Buried Ducts in Vented Attics for Code Compliance

Air Sealing and Insulating Garage Walls for Code Compliance in Multi-Family Buildings

Air Sealing and Insulating Common Walls (Party Walls) in Multi-Family Buildings: A Code Compliance Guide

Air Sealing and Insulating Attic Knee Walls: A Code Compliance Guide

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Continuously Operating Ventilation and Exhaust Fans: Ensuring Code Compliance and Safety

Best Practices for Minimizing Wind and Water Infiltration Damage

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