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HVAC & Mechanicals
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Feb 1 2018
Turns out, ducts buried under insulation actually can work to save energy and eliminate condensation inside the ducts. If you seal and insulate them first
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Dec 9 2017
Pennsylvania, New York, and Vancouver think so.
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Dec 8 2017
The trick to better duct sealing? Better planning and glopping it on thick
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Oct 18 2017
A three-pronged solution to indoor pollution: Isolate, eliminate, and ventilate
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Aug 15 2017
Two fans talk to each other to replace stale air with fresh air
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May 9 2017
Houses cannot expand and contract with changes in pressure like balloons can. Instead, they need paths for air to balance the pressure
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Apr 17 2017
Keep mechanical equipment within the envelope to improve the quality of houses and homes
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Feb 9 2017
Condensation is when moisture in the air hits a cool enough surface to convert the vapor into water.
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Feb 2 2017
As houses are built tighter, they exchange less air between inside and outside. This saves energy, but the inside air can get stale if you don't have a fan and a plan
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Oct 7 2016
Stack effect is relentless: it is always working, when you’re awake or asleep, even during blackouts. And it feeds on itself.
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Aug 31 2016
Holes in walls amount to big walls full of holes unless you seal the hole after you make it
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Aug 10 2016
Details // Concrete & Masonry, HVAC & Mechanicals, Plumbing, Electrical, Insulation & Air Sealing, Kitchens & Baths
Direct the heat toward the feet
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Jun 22 2016
Built tight and verify. And then ventilate.
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Jun 17 2016
Floorplan dictates hood placement, roof framing dictates fan placement
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May 25 2016
To suck air from under a slab, the slab must be airtight
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May 2 2016
A tight path to the outdoors keeps the indoors fresh and you can call it a day because you’re one step closer to the Energy Star
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May 1 2016
Sorry, no cell service ...
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Apr 29 2016
A super efficient heat pump with a GWP of 1
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