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Learn about this product’s features and how its use can help a builder earn points toward NGBS Green certification.
Whether they think about it or not, the climate and air quality in homes can make the difference in how comfortable the residents and their guests feel. Most home owners or renters turn on the air conditioner in the summer and the heater in the winter with limited knowledge about how these systems work. Builders don’t have that option – you must know all the important factors that go into calculating building envelope tightness, which ultimately lead to resident comfort. In this post, we discuss the difference between calculating a building's ACH or its ELR, and which may be most appropriate as you pursue NGBS Green certification.
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