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The Four Laws of Thermodynamics
We often talk of the second law, but what are the other three?
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How Many Tons of Air Does a 2.5 Ton Air Conditioner Move?
And under what conditions would it move exactly 2.5 tons of air?
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Water Tables and Basements
How to use geologic, soil, and historical maps to keep your basement dry
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Door Undercuts for Return Air
You don’t always need to install individual returns, transfer grilles, or jumper ducts
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An Easy Retrofit for Return Air
For homes without dedicated return grilles in the bedrooms, this easy-to-install device provides a return air pathway
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Four Sources of Crawlspace Moisture
To stop moisture problems in vented crawlspaces, you have to know where the moisture comes from
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The Difficulties of Third-Party HVAC Design
How do we get everyone on the same page?
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Pete’s Product Puzzle: VersaDry
Simple folded metal solves a common moisture problem
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Thinking Clearly About the 3 Levels of the Building Enclosure
Doing so can help you avoid scams, investigate failures, and maximize performance
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Is It Possible to Get Condensation on a Sponge?
A little building science puzzler on moisture and the properties of materials