Stack Effect
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The Physics of Air Pressure
Applying the laws of atmospheric air pressure to buildings
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An Introduction to Pressure Diagnostics
Fans, wind, and the stack effect cause some areas of your home to be pressurized and others to be depressurized
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Cold Floors and Warm Ceilings
How to fix temperature stratification problems
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Testing Air Leakage in Multifamily Buildings
In large residential buildings, blower door testing of individual apartments often makes more sense than testing the entire building
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Compartmentalization in Multifamily Buildings
In a large residential building, you don't want any air leaks between apartments
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How the Stack Effect Can Defeat Your Winterizing Efforts
Some of the standard tips for winterizing a home may give you a warm and fuzzy feeling but won't give you a warm and cozy house
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Elevator Shaft Vents Blamed for Big Energy Losses
A new study reports that leaks in New York City apartment buildings waste thousands of dollars annually in lost heat
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Heat Loss from Air Is No Big Deal, Right?
No — it's a huge deal, especially if your ceiling is peppered with recessed can lights
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Who Knew the Stack Effect Could Be So Controversial?
Heat rises, and so does warm air
