Even in very airtight homes with minimal intentional air leakage, some uncontrolled air movement still occurs due to wind pressure differentials across building surfaces and HVAC system pressure imbalances, requiring either perfect design or active pressurization strategies.
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Unidentified Speaker — Home Pressure Effects of Unbalanced ERV, Ventilating Dehumi… [7nhXP3v5Zy0]Evidence Quote
“even with a very airtight home like the one that I'm talking to you from you'll have a little bit of air leakage when the wind blows a certain way or when the HVAC system unbalances the house [1:03]”
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Home Pressure Effects of Unbalanced ERV, Ventilating Dehumidifier, or Supply-Only Ventilation— Home PerformanceCreated: 8/13/2026, 3:25:18 AM
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