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Author: praymer

Chief Investigator of Heyoka Solutions, 40 years of building science and residential ventilation experience. I am the author of the "Residential Ventilation Handbook" published by McGraw-Hill in 2009 (Version 2 published by Salty Air Publishing in 2017), Recalculating Truth (a novel) published by Salty Air Publishing in 2014, and The Residential Quality Control Handbook, Salty Air Publishing 2015, and Death at the Edge of the Diamond, Salty Air Publishing, 2020, as well as writing a regular column for HomeEnergy Magazine on tools of the trade. I am also a HERS Rater as well as being certified by BPI as a Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, Heating Professional, Healthy Home Evaluator, and AC/Heat Pump professional. I am a member of the ASHRAE 62.2 SSPC (the ventilation standard).
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When a House Holds Its Breath: How Inadequate Ventilation Harms Health and Home Life

Poor home ventilation harms health by increasing asthma triggers, mold, VOCs, and CO2, causing discomfort and illness. Improve air quality with proper ventilation, humidity control, and standards like ASHRAE 62.2. Continue reading When a House Holds Its Breath: How Inadequate Ventilation Harms Health and Home Life

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Breathing Rooms: What the Literature Reveals About Poor Home Ventilation and Health

Poor home ventilation harms health, causing respiratory issues, headaches, and cognitive decline. Improving airflow via standards, HRVs/ERVs, and exhaust systems enhances indoor air quality and well-being. Continue reading Breathing Rooms: What the Literature Reveals About Poor Home Ventilation and Health

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The Air Between Us: A Family’s Quiet Struggles with Indoor Air Quality

Poor indoor air quality harms family health, comfort, and relationships. Improving ventilation, controlling humidity, reducing pollutants, and using air purifiers enhance well-being and focus at home. Continue reading The Air Between Us: A Family’s Quiet Struggles with Indoor Air Quality

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Notable Books

How to Write a Novel, Grant Richards, 1901

Rob Dunn’s Never Home Alone

Residential Ventilation Handbook, 2nd Edition, Paul H. Raymer

 

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