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Energy-efficient homes reduce uncontrolled outdoor air leakage, which is good for heating and cooling costs but can also change how fresh air enters the building. Fresh air ventilation ideas for tight homes focus on deliberate, controllable air exchange instead of depending on cracks around windows and doors. A well-sealed home needs ventilation that works with its envelope rather than against it. Understand Why Tight Homes Need Planned Ventilation Older drafty houses often exchange air accidentally through gaps in the structure. Modern air sealing reduces that leakage, allowing temperature and humidity to be controlled more effectively. The tradeoff is that everyday…
