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The Manual J Dilemma
It’s hard to get a contractor to provide an accurate heat-loss or heat-gain calculation
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Leak-Free Duct Systems
Building codes require residential duct systems to be tested for duct leakage
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Return Ducts for Forced-Air Systems
A fresh look at door undercuts, jumper ducts, and transfer grilles
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A Fresh Look at R-Value
Marketers of radiant barriers and spray foam have a history of false statements about R-value
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Roof Protection for a Minisplit Outdoor Unit
How to build a small roof over your air-source heat pump unit
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Replacing Old Windows with Triple-Pane Windows
How to remove decades-old windows and replace them with high-performance units
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A Cluster of New Home Failures in Ontario
A lawsuit alleges that several of these new homes suffer from major structural issues, HVAC problems, roof leaks, siding leaks, and mold
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Removing Scale From a Tankless Water Heater
How to flush out the crud that builds up inside your gas-powered instantaneous water heater
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A New Book for Cob Builders
This new book assembles a huge amount of valuable technical information on cob walls
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Residential Energy Efficiency: A Look Back on the Last 25 Years
Bit by bit, some mechanical equipment and systems have improved
