#145: Do Whole-House-Fans Really work?

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4.6 • 756 Ratings

🗓️ 16 November 2018

⏱️ 65 minutes

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When a listener asks what measures he should take to keep cellulose from falling through his exhaust fan when insulating and air-sealing his attic, the Fine Homebuilding Editors wonder if he should get rid of the fan altogether.

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0:00.0	This episode of the Fine Home Building podcast is brought to you by ProVia, makers of vinyl siding,
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