Solving the Difficulties of the Low-Load Home
I found out last month that the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is working on a new design manual. […]
Building Performance
How to Air Seal an Attic “Right and Tight” – Part 2
In the first part of this article, we shared how Attic Systems contractors air seal all the gaps, holes, cracks […]
How to Air Seal an Attic “Right and Tight” – Part 1
When working to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient, simply adding more fiberglass batts or loose fill fiber […]
Are You Making These Mistakes With Manual J?
When you do a heating and cooling load calculation using ACCA Manual J, it’s important to be as accurate as […]
When Choosing a Heating and/or Cooling System Give Your Customer the Choice to Round Down
When choosing the right size heating and cooling system for your customer, it would be a great practice to give […]
Sizing, Installing, And Maintaining An HVAC System
When installing an HVAC system, calculate heating and cooling loads using a recognized method (ACCA Manual J), and ensure you […]
Case Study: Controlling Humidity in Affordable Multi-Family Housing for Health, Comfort and Property Protection
The following is the last article in a three-part series addressing mold and moisture control in multi-family housing. The first […]
HVAC Design Is About More Than Equipment Sizing
Many people seem to think HVAC design means you get a load calculation (Manual J in the ACCA protocols) so […]
Case Study: Preventing Mold and Moisture Issues in Senior Housing
The following is the second article in a three-part series addressing mold and moisture control in multi-family housing. The first […]
Making Homes Healthier for Families
Imagine that you are faced with a choice: a home you could afford, or a home that is healthy for […]
The Physics of Heat and Air Flow
Heating and cooling loads matter. That’s why we do load calculations. We enter all the details of the building, set […]
Is a Ventless Fireplace More Efficient Than a Condensing Furnace?
One of the primary benefits of an unvented gas fireplace is that you don’t lose any heat up the flue. […]
How To Create A Winning Culture
My Dad was a simple man with simple sayings that were profound. He always said “the fish stinks from the head […]
The Ideal HVAC System for Multifamily Buildings: Designing for Health, Comfort, and Efficiency
The primary considerations for any HVAC system design should consist of health, comfort and efficiency – probably in that order […]
