HVAC & Mechanicals

Use ASHRAE 62.2 to get a baseline, count your exhaust needs, and adjust the baseline to your needs

Match the pipe to the pressure

These mighty-mites can provide heating, cooling, and air-mixing for a well-insulated house, but they look so darned—European. It is hard for many Americans to warm up to them.

Turns out, tying in a patio roof, drywall, drip edge, crown molding, mini splits, house wrap, and peel-and-stick roof membrane are still hot topics.

The updates are really only a big deal if you live in climate zones 4 or 5, like 65% (or so) of America does. But don't worry, climate change is making it smarter than ever to exceed the code minimum.

Energy recovery ventilators (ERV) replace kitchen and bath exhaust air with clean and tempered supply air

Everything there is to know (well, almost) about blower door testing with a few engineer-y jokes along the way.

Ceiling-mounted units practically disappear while delivering energy-efficient heating and cooling