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Can Uninsulated Ducts Damage Your Siding?
Conducting cold air through bare metal ducts in an exterior wall causes condensation problems in a hot-humid climate
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Retrofitting a Hot Water System
Instructions for adding a new water-distribution manifold and smaller pipes to decrease the time it takes for hot water to reach faucets
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Four Components of Kitchen Exhaust Systems
Key conisderations for getting kitchen exhaust right
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The Impact of Air Leaks on Heating and Cooling Loads
A look into how Manual J calculates air infiltration and the ways that information affects the sizing of HVAC equipment
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Energy-Efficient Building Enclosures and Improperly Detailed Ducts
Code requirements for blower-door tests in new construction have led to better building envelopes but ductwork is still overlooked
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Ice Dams: Causes and Fixes
Understanding how ice dams form and solutions for addressing the primary causes—namely, poor air-sealing and not enough insulation
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Poor Installation of Fiberglass Batts
The effectiveness of fiberglass batt insulation depends most on the quality of the installation, not the product
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Planning a Furnace-to-Ducted Heat Pump Retrofit, Part 3: Sizing Calculations
A comprehensive explanation of how to perform aggressive Manual J calculations to ensure properly sized HVAC equipment
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Is a Heat Pump More Efficient Than a Furnace?
The net efficiency of a heat pump might be no better than a gas furnace but that doesn't mean they aren't a good option
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How Do Solar Panels Work?
Understanding the science behind sun-powered energy