Leaky return ducts located in
vented crawlspaces draw significant amounts of soil gas, moisture, possibly pesticides, radon, and other pollutants into the conditioned spaces, often creating moisture problems and increasing heating loads during the heating months and cooling loads during the cooling periods as well as risking occupant health and safety [8].
Leaky supply ducts located in attics or
vented crawlspaces lead to the depressurization of the conditioned space, which leads to the infiltration of exterior warm, moisture - laden air that often creates moisture problems and increases cooling loads.
Leaky return ducts located in
vented crawlspaces draw significant amounts of soil gas, moisture, possibly pesticides, radon, and other pollutants into the conditioned spaces, often creating moisture problems, increasing cooling loads, and risking occupant health and safety.
Leaky supply ducts located in attics or
vented crawlspaces lead to the uncontrolled depressurization of the conditioned space, leading to excessive infiltration of cold air during heating periods, increasing heating loads and potentially supplying sufficient interior moisture to attic and roof assemblies to create roof sheathing moisture and decay problems.
Not exact matches
Source control typically involves direct
venting of clothes dryers, bath, and kitchen exhaust systems as well as the use of
crawlspace ground covers and sub-slab vapor barriers.
Assisted uninsured callers with information on local NFIP Certified agents and advised on methods to lower policies premiums (higher deductibles,
crawlspace venting, elevation certificates, others).
A qualified company should inspect the dryer starting from the lint trap all the way to the roof, attic,
crawlspace or exterior wall where it
vents and present a report to the homeowner identifying possible issues or areas of concern.