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Cost effective simple make up air for new home build

Learneddog | Posted in Mechanicals on

New home build in Connecticut. Hydronic baseboard heat, wood stove ( with its own fresh air intake installed), stove exhaust vent and one bathroom fan,  no other ducts. 

1650 sqft, 1.5 baths, 3 bedrooms. 

floor plan attached below 

What is the most cost effective and simple way to install sufficient make up air in this home design, considering  modern air tightness and insulation codes. 

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  1. Malcolm_Taylor | | #1

    Luke,

    What is your plan for ventilation air? ERV?

    1. Learneddog | | #2

      Hello- I think thats my question.

      Perhaps I dont understand the difference between makeup air and ventilation air

      1. Malcolm_Taylor | | #3

        Luke,

        Coincidentally, Randy just wrote a really good blog on the subject:
        https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/rethinking-the-air-inside-our-homes

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