[Greenbuilding] insulation vs. air sealing
elitalking
elitalking at rockbridge.net
Wed Oct 6 09:07:59 CDT 2010
In unoccupied spaces such as attic and crawlspaces, ventilation is for
moisture control. In the attic, it is also for heat removal in the summer.
I agree with the point that if these spaces are sealed tight to not allow
moisture to enter, they would not need ventilation. This is a difficult
standard to achieve. However, in the case of a crawlspace, if you install a
dehumidifier to run only when humidity level achieves problem level. The
sealed crawlspace attempts to block hot humid air entry into space and other
sources of moisture. Because it is unoccupied, air quality for breathing is
not an issue.
Eli
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gennaro Brooks-Church" <info at ecobrooklyn.com>
To: <brian at amicusgreen.com>
Cc: <greenbuilding at lists.bioenergylists.org>
Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Greenbuilding] insulation vs. air sealing
Ventilation in a well sealed house is not just for humidity. Seeing as
the body releases all sorts of nasty toxins you are also ventilating
for that. For example studies show that CO2 levels get really high in
bedrooms at night.
Gennaro Brooks-Church
Cell: 1 347 244 3016 USA
www.EcoBrooklyn.com
22 2nd St; Brooklyn, NY 11231
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