Relative Humidity- Page 3 of 3
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Why Is It So Humid In Here?
An Ohio homeowner wonders why his heat-recovery ventilator is doing such a lousy job of controlling the relative humidity in his new house
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Will a Gas Furnace Dry Out a Home’s Air?
This common belief has some truth behind it, but there’s more to the issue than you might think
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Five Ways to Deal with Crawlspace Air
The air in a crawlspace can have a huge impact on a home’s durability and indoor environmental quality
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All About Dehumidifiers
Lowering your indoor relative humidity is usually a good idea — the only downside is the energy cost
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Vented Crawlspaces and the Psychrometric Chart
Replacing humid air with more humid air doesn't work
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Facing Kraft-Faced Fiberglass Batts
Should the paper facing of batt insulation face the inside or outside? The answer lies with the material's permeance.
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HRV or ERV?
How to choose the right mechanical equipment for a balanced ventilation system in your home
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How Air Affects a House (2) – Building Science Podcast
_This podcast series is excerpted from a two-day class called "Building Science Fundamentals" taught by Dr. Joe Lstiburek and Dr. John Straube, of Building Science Corporation._