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Stack Effect

Air movement caused by warmer air rising and cold air falling. This generates small but steady pressures in direct relation to the size of the temperature difference and the height of the column of air. The resulting pressure differences can lead to air leakage and generate unplanned air flows within buildings that result in indoor air quality problems.

For more information, see BSD-014: Air Flow Control in Buildings.