This video was produced by the Department of Energy, and does a fantastic job illustrating what’s involved in a comprehensive home energy audit. This is
Starting today, any residential building code official can obtain access to our Duct and Envelope Tightness Verifier training for FREE. This training covers the building
Not only do homeowners want an efficient house, but they also assume that they will be comfortable in every room of the house. Unfortunately, this simple desire cannot be addressed solely by a great envelope system. To achieve comfort in every room, focused attention must be paid to proper design and installation of the HVAC system.
One of the most common downfalls of installed HVAC systems is their inability to distribute the correct amount of air to where it’s needed most.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is far more common than most people believe. Here is a good video that discussed the benefits of low-level monitors.
Now that the new 2012 NC Energy Code requires every duct system to be pressure tested, there’s a good business opportunity for folks that are
There are three main types of insulation – fiberglass batts, blown in fibers (cellulose or fiberglass), and spray foam. They are all commonly used to insulate attics.
Our last Manual-J post focused on envelope loads and how important it is to properly account for them in your HVAC design. Now we will turn
