AIR LEAK AGE GUIDE | BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAM

WHATS INSIDE
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INTRODUCTION: Basics of Air Leakage......................................................................................................... 1

CODES: New Code Air Leakage Requirements.......................................................................................... 3

PLANNING: Air Sealing Measures and Checklists..................................................................................... 5

TESTING: Requirements..................................................................................................................................... 17.

TESTING: Presenting Results...........................................................................................................................19.

VENTILATION: Requirements......................................................................................................................... 21.

HVAC SIZING: Requirements........................................................................................................................... 25

CASE STUDIES: Alternative Methods of Construction......................................................................... 31.

Appendix A: References and More Information on Air Sealing........................................................ 33

Appendix B: Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation Code Note....................................................... 35