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.
Manual-S is being required by many building programs and local codes these days. The problem is, it’s really hard to tell whether the installing contractor
Whole-building ventilation Whole building ventilation should dilute interior pollutants by creating an air exchange within the home. This can be achieved by one or more
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
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
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
Now that spray-foam insulation is becoming more common in western North Carolina’s buildings, I figure it’s time once again to discuss the most common
Mold is good… except when it’s growing inside your house. Even though we live in houses made of mold food, mold food is only appetizing when moisture levels are out of balance. Since we can’t easily eliminate mold food from our houses, it becomes very important that we keep them dry.
