Build Tight, Ventilate Right: Don't Be an Airhole

About this episode

Chris and Phil discuss how to effectively seal your home while ensuring proper ventilation.

Chris and Phil tackle the not-so-subtle art of sealing up your home without turning it into a stuffy cave. From smart ventilation to spotting leaky trouble spots, they’ll help you keep the air fresh, the heat in, and your “airhole” status to a minimum.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris, Phil

Topics covered

• home sealing
• ventilation
• energy efficiency

Keywords

• air quality
• heat retention
• leaky spots

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