Heating Systems (general)
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HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade Home
What is the best heating and cooling system for a single-story house without a basement or crawlspace?
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4th Annual Halloween Special
The Green Police shoot from the hip answering questions from the Brew Crew and live audience about today's building products and practices
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An Avoidable Downside to Heat Pumps
Heat pumps have an Achilles' heel in the form of improper pairing with electric resistance auxiliary heat
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Achieving Affordable High-Performance Homes
Using small-house design principles, prefabrication construction technologies, and strategically chosen high-performance building elements, a small neighborhood developer keeps costs below the median in his market
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11 Reasons to Avoid Oversizing Heat Pumps
The disadvantages of oversizing HVAC systems are numerous and should be considered if energy efficiency and cost savings matter to you
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Building Mistakes to Avoid, Part 1
From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is a good initial step toward getting them right
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Making Home Energy Upgrades
Guidance for choosing building assemblies and products that will reduce heating/cooling loads and operational costs
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Refrigerants: Ways to Reduce Their Environmental Impact
It’s time to go beyond leak prevention and A2L, toward more aggressive reduction goals
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High-Velocity HVAC Systems
Are smaller duct size and the ability to dehumidify reasons enough to install a system that distributes air at high pressure?
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Common Mechanical Room Obstructions
When designing a new house, give thought to where the ducts will go and exactly how they will get there