Definitions: I - Insulation & vapor sealing
infiltration
infiltration is the process by which a fluid leaks into or out of a building or a material. In the home, air infiltration is a major factor in energy efficiency and water infiltration is a major factor in structural damage and mold formation.
References - infiltration
See the following for additional infiltration information:
- Energy Star Home Sealing United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Air Sealing United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Insulation United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Moisture Control Handbook Oak Ridge National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Insulate & Weatherize (Taunton's Build Like a Pro) Taunton Press, October 2002, Fine Homebuilding Magazine, ISBN 1561585548
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Common projects involving infiltration
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