Residential Ventilation Handbook
Ventilation to
Improve Indoor Air Quality
Paul H. Raymer
A
comprehensive guide to residential ventilation systems
Ventilation is a critical component for
building durability and occupant health. Residential
Ventilation Handbook gives you the information you need to
select and install the appropriate ventilation system for any home.
This practical resource covers the latest
codes and standards, including the
International Mechanical Code (IMC),
International
Residential Code (IRC), and ASHRAE-62-2
("Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise
Residential Buildings") requirements, as well as green building
guidelines.
Ideal as an on-the-job reference and
troubleshooting manual, this is an essential guide for novices
and experienced contractors alike.
Residential Ventilation Handbook covers:
- Basic applications, airflow, and
sizing guidelines
- System design, installation details,
and sound considerations
- Effects of house pressures
- Passive inlets, outlets, transfer
grilles, and makeup air
- Verification of performance, testing,
troubleshooting, service, and maintenance
- Costs of ventilation, including first
costs and life-cycle costs
- Code and program requirements
- Fan types and applications
- Ventilation for cooling and special
applications
- Humidifiers, dehumidifiers, filters,
and ventilation accessories
- Indoor air/environmental quality
concerns
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Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction;
Chapter 2. Choosing a Ventilation System;
Chapter 3. Air Flow;
Chapter 4. Sound;
Chapter 5. System Design;
Chapter 6. Installation Details;
Chapter 7. Costs of Ventilation;
Chapter 8. Fan Types and Applications;
Chapter 9. Code Requirements;
Chapter 10. Program Requirements;
Chapter 11. Ventilation for Cooling;
Chapter 12. Special Application Ventilation;
Chapter 13. Passive Inlets and Outlets;
Chapter 14. Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers;
Chapter 15. House Pressures;
Chapter 16. Indoor Air/Environmental Quality Concerns;
Chapter 17. Verification of Performance and Testing;
Chapter 18. Future of the Residential Ventilation Arts;
Abbreviations;
Glossary;
Equipment Sources
About the Author:
Paul H. Raymer is chief investigator
and co-founder of Heyoka Solutions, LLC.
The current chair of the Home Ventilating
Institute's IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) Committee, he has written
numerous articles on ventilation systems and has taught courses on
the subject at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
Softcover,
384 Pages
Copyright 2010
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