Indoor air / Discussions

Can you put a fireplace in a very airtight home?

...air out as there is no air to replace it, and won't a fire place be a risk to your health for example carbon monoxide poisoning or simply lack of air. will your fireplace even start?   The more airtight a home is the better for performance and durability, but it can pose problems with things like wood stoves or exhaust...

Posted by Kerry Forides Sept. 24, 2020 Wood stove and biomass heat 2 responses

How do you stop wood stove smoke from entering a home?

...air exchanger installation video This page will also help a lot, about how to balance indoor air pressure - House air tightness - why balancing air pressure is essential for indoor air quality The air pressure in your house may also be a factor, if there is negative pressure when you open the stove door it is more like...

Posted by Don Leaver March 24, 2020 Wood stove and biomass heat 4 responses