by Allison Bailes What is wind washing? Wind washing is the effect of wind causing air to flow through or around air-permeable insulation, thereby reducing its R-value. One of the most common ways this occurs is when you want outdoor air to come into an attic or a...
The introduction to the presentation on flex duct by Dr. Allison Bailes and Chris Van Rite at the 2017 Westford Symposium on Building Science, also known as Building Science Summer Camp. #flexduct #AllisonBailes #ChrisVanRite #EnergyVanguard
An Energy Vanguard video. Bedrooms that don't have any kind of return air pathways can create comfort, efficiency, and health and safety problems. Here's an inexpensive, easy-to-install device that solves the problem. For more info, see our article, An Easy Retrofit for Return Air From...