This is part 3 of a series on the building science behind the Neutral Pressure Plane.
If you read Part 1 and Part 2, you’re ready for some scenarios that will challenge your understanding of the Neutral Pressure Plane.
SCENARIO 1: EXISTING HOUSE, HIGH AIR LEAKAGE
What happens to the neutral pressure plane when the winter wind blows primarily from one side? How could this affect heat loss? Moisture Flow? Indoor Air Quality?
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SCENARIO 2: NEW AIRTIGHT HOUSE, HIGH VOLUME KITCHEN FAN
What happens to the neutral pressure plane in a new, high performance house with low air leakage rates when a high-volume fan is installed? How could this affect heat loss? Moisture Flow? Indoor Air Quality?
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SCENARIO 3
What happens to the neutral pressure plane in an older house with high air leakage rates when a high-volume fan is installed? How could this affect heat loss? Moisture Flow? Indoor Air Quality?
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SCENARIO 3
What happens to the neutral pressure plane in an older house with high air leakage rates when a high-volume fan is installed? How could this affect heat loss? Moisture Flow? Indoor Air Quality?
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