HVAC

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Because today's building codes strive for greater energy efficiency and occupant health, builders must pay more attention to the construction of the home’s envelope and how the house is ventilated to ensure optimal, healthy indoor air.

Home Ventilation Options Ranked Good(ish), Better, and Best

One key element in modern home construction is ventilation, but what exactly is ventilation and why is it important? I recently read the book A House Needs to Breathe … Or Does...
Aug. 13, 2024
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6th Annual MVP Awards: HVAC

April 11, 2024
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HVAC

5 Findings About Heat Pumps

March 15, 2024
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Market Data + Trends

New Safety Recalls for Boilers, Fire Alarms, and Air Fryers

March 14, 2024
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Products

A Timeline of Building Product M&As and Why They Matter

March 7, 2024
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Market Data + Trends

PERC Highlights Sustainability and Efficiency at IBS with 'Clean Build Conversations

Feb. 13, 2024
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The benefits of putting the home's entire heating and cooling system (equipment and supply and return ductwork) within the thermal enclosure may seem like too much work, but you'll find the benefits far outweigh the effort required to do it.
Quality Matters

Tips for Placing HVAC Ducts in Conditioned Space

Feb. 12, 2024
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Newer homes like this one are more likely to be constructed with no- or low-VOC paints, glues, flooring, cabinetry, and finishes that decrease indoor air pollutants. But mechanical ventilation systems are still a must in new construction, which creates a much tighter building envelope than older homes.
Indoor Air Quality

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It

Jan. 10, 2024
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Building Science

Taking Advantage of Incentives Through Weatherization

Dec. 19, 2023
Market Data + Trends

NEW PRODUCTS AND INSIGHTS: November

Dec. 11, 2023
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Whether it's building systems, design considerations, acceptable products, or construction practices and techniques, building in cold conditions has its own specific requirements. These products are suited to construction in colder weather.
Products

Building Products for Cold Climates and Cold-Weather Construction

Nov. 28, 2023
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Products

Falmec Introduces Matte Black Finish for Polar and Plane Range Hoods

Nov. 28, 2023
New Building Products October
Market Data + Trends

New Products and Insights: October

Nov. 20, 2023

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