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…thermal envelope. During the winter in Northern climates, any warm air entering the walls from the house cools and condenses it…
…common materials used for this purpose are: "house wrap," plywood, drywall (gypsum) board and foam board. Many of these materials…

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Markus Earley of Lightolier met with Bob and Ryley to design a plan for lighting the storage barn. The interior…
…majority of the job, and 2 circuit track was used over the workbench, so Bob can have lights on different controls mounted on…

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…more about home sealing and insulation. Make sure fans are switched to the reverse or clockwise position, which will blow warm air down to the floor for enhanced energy efficiency and comfort. Flush a hot water heater tank to remove sediment, and check…

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…from overheating and to circulate the warm air to other parts of the house. Design…
…early evening. Heat Distribution - Warm air can be blown through ductwork to other…
…circulation of the air. In a thermosiphon, warm air rises in the sunspace and passes into…

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…stick-built home with fiberglass batt insulation that allows warm air to escape in the winter and cool air to escape in the summer. The reverse also happens: Unwanted warm air gets into the home in the summer and cool air gets into the home…

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…can be cleaned in cold water. 19. Check the fireplace. When the fireplace is not in use and the damper is left open, warm air escapes out the chimney. Make sure the seal on the damper is in good condition and close it tightly when the fireplace is…

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…triangular gable vent just visible at the top of the photo is reading warm, so it's leaking lots of warm air from the attic. That warm air is coming up through leaks in the second floor ceiling. Those leaks can be sealed with caulk, spray…

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