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Ventilation and air tightness in new, detached Canadian housing.

Author(s) : HAMLIN T. L.

Summary

Recent field surveys have been performed that independently characterized ventilation or airtightness. This study uses probability methods to combine the data and assess the needs and potential impact of a ventilation standard (Canadian Standard Association, CSA 1989) in terms of airflow, air distribution, house depressurization, and energy consumption. Based on the samples available, about two in five new houses nominally meet the airflow, air distribution, and house depressurization requirements of CSA (1989). One house in five could exceed depressurization limits for naturally aspirated combustion equipment. About two houses in three would meet the continuous ventilation capacity rate using bathroom and kitchen range hood fans, but noise and durability may require upgrading of these. About three in four houses would meet air distribution requirements by forced warm air heating or ducted fresh air distribution.

Details

  • Original title: Ventilation and air tightness in new, detached Canadian housing.
  • Record ID : 1993-1057
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1991
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 97; n. 2; 904-910; 10 fig.; 2 tabl.; 14 ref.; discuss.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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