February, 2018

Stack Effect: The Driving Force Behind Heat Loss in Homes and What to Do About It

Stack Effect: The Driving Force Behind Heat Loss in Homes and What to Do About It


In buildings, stack effect is the phenomenon whereby warm air rises in a house and cold air enters to replace it. It is sometimes referred to as the chimney effect because it is also the driving force behind a fireplace draft up a chimney. In most houses, it is the single largest source of read more...