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
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
Tuesday January 1, 2013 – Monday December 17, 2012 | Register Description: To date, 29 states have adopted codes equivalent to the 2009 or 2012
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
A few weeks ago, we were in Greensboro, NC providing a dual-certification training (BPI Analyst + BPI Heat Pump Professional) to a group of HVAC
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.
More and more state codes are requiring room-by-room Manual-J load calculations as part of the permitting and inspection process. Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Are you still using rules of thumb to size HVAC equipment? This one size fits all approach can get you in trouble with your clients
