Tuesday March 19, 2013 – Tuesday March 19, 2013 Map and Directions | Register Description: Join us in Nashville, TN for this Manual-J training. Now
Building Science + HVAC Training & Certification We’ve been working in the energy efficiency field since 2002. We’re not just teaching from a textbook, we’re
This week’s HERS Rater training course was in Manteo, NC, just across the water from the Outer Banks. We had a great group of folks
Monday June 4, 2012 – Monday June 4, 2012 Map and Directions | Register Description: Manual-J is the first step of the HVAC design process.
Tight houses need mechanical ventilation to ensure a supply of fresh air to keep people healthy; and existing houses should not be tightened without assessing whether the existing combustion appliances have an adequate source of combustion makeup air.
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.
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.
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.
