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I’m am building a 2420 sq. Ft. House in zone 5. 9’ ceilings with full basement that also have 9’ ceilings. I’m planning on using and ERV with a recirculating defrost mode, it will have dedicated ductwork, no separate bath fans. I am currently looking at a 170 CFM model.
1.Is this big enough?
2.What size should I use?
3. Should I consider adding a dehumidifier?
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Dasrks,
Check out this discussion: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/ventilation-calculation-consternation.