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A study by Zhivov (2013) shows the calculated energy savings that could be obtained by improving the air tightness of a typical barrack building in different US climate zones. Energy savings in the range of 5 % to 45% are possible.

Annual energy savings due to reduced air leakage calculated for a typical barrack building for different US climate Zones
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