Sep 18 2007
A Tight House Is Actually A Good Thing
Air infiltration is a top source of energy loss in a typical house. Building a tight house is a great, economical way to prevent that energy loss. But doesn’t a tight house trap air inside of your home?
A common misconception of a “tight” house is that it does not have ample air circulation resulting in a build up of moisture and stale air.
For these reasons a properly built “tight” home requires the knowledge of building science and mechanical air exchange.
