Even with a fully functional HVAC system, you should not overlook the benefits of natural ventilation. The right window styles can get you optimal ventilation – an important consideration when buying replacement windows. Here are window styles that can help improve home ventilation.
Natural ventilation requires airflow that should flush out stale air from the indoors and replenish it with fresh air from the outdoors. Airflow comes from a natural breeze or from the air pressure differences between the indoor and outdoor spaces, and not through mechanical systems like the air handler in your HVAC system. To create airflow using differences in air pressure, a room needs to have two openings. One window vents out stale air from the inside. This creates negative air pressure that pulls fresh air through a second window.
Regularly opening the windows can provide the following benefits:
While any window style can be used for ventilation, the following are more efficient than others:
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