HVAC ducting

HVAC Design for a Tight House in a Cold Climate
At the FHB House in New York, Jon Beer talks all things HVAC, including the difference between ERVs and HRVs, choosing makeup air for the kitchen, and minisplit installation.
Manometers: Essential Home-Energy Testing Equipment
Digital air-pressure measuring devices are the primary tools used by energy raters to test home airtightness, duct leakage, and other important building diagnostics.
Is R-8 Duct Insulation Enough?
Code requirements are always a compromise between what’s best and what’s practical.
Podcast 228: Subslab Ductwork, Safer Demo, and Insulating Walls Without Sheathing
Kiley, Matt, and Patrick hear from listeners about wood-fiber sheathing, humidifiers, and heat-pump water heaters before taking questions about how to demo a rickety carport, what to do about subslab ductwork, and how to insulate old walls without sheathing.
Hiding Ductwork With Architectural Details
Planning ahead and thinking outside the box allows builder Jason Black to incorporate HVAC duct chases in the design of interior rooms.
Why is There Water in My HVAC Ducts?
The Energy Nerd supposes that condensation is the problem, and he offers a few possible solutions.
Use Spray Foam to Stop Register Grilles From Sweating
Our resident energy nerd suggests that a lack of air-sealing and insulation may be the cause of condensation around air ducts in a cathedral ceiling.
HVAC Ducting: Rigid Metal vs. Flex
In our Texas climate a well installed HVAC system is a must for a new home. I'm surprised by how few builders are using Rigid Metal ducting anymore. Come see…

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