Tag: hvac
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Use Plenum Trusses To Keep Ducts Out of Your Attic
Subtitle: A Building America project by IBACOS shows you how to do it Images: If you want to do something really…
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How to Get Your Ducts Inside the Building Enclosure
Subtitle: Ducts in unconditioned spaces waste energy Images: …
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The Ventilation Omission That Can Make You Sweat
Subtitle: If you connect an ERV or HRV to your heating and cooling ducts, you’ll need a way to stop the undesired inward flow of outdoor air Images: If you’re designing a ventilation system, first you have to determine how much outdoor air the house needs. You can use ASHRAE 62.2A standard for residential mechanical…
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The Lipstick-on-a-Pig Million-Dollar Home Syndrome
Subtitle: Despite spending large sums of money, owners of expensive homes often get cheapo HVAC systems Images: …
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Five Ways to Deal with Crawl Space Air
Subtitle: The air in a crawl space can have a huge impact on a home’s durability and indoor environmental quality Images: If you have a home with a crawl space — or are building or buying one — you have several options on what to do with that particular foundation type. Most crawl spaces are…