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Lessons learned from underfloor-air distribution systems with pressurized plenums are the basis for new GSA design standards and criteria.
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Engineered for continuous operation, Energy Star–rated Ultra Silent QTXE ventilation fans are quiet at 0.3 to 1.4 sones and are designed for use with a 6-inch duct. Louvers hide the fan housing at almost any angle, helping the grille to blend in with the ceiling, the company says, and a 16- to...
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Builders’ Show Product Picks, Day 2
Products from Armstrong Cabinet Products, Leviton, Koma and more.
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Blower door, duct blaster, and other tests are a vital component of building science.
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Ellen Tohn tells public health and housing industry officials that energy efficiencies improve air quality and comfort and reduce moisture and pests.
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Green building products from Huvco, Highland Craftsmen, Morso, and more.
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You can't gauge the truth of an opinion by the frequency of its repetition. Exhibit A: Builders' opinions concerning energy, insulation, heating, and cooling. A fair percentage of these beliefs — derived in part from product marketing, obsolete recommendations from "experts," and oft-repeated tales...
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The latest green building products, including a hybrid water heater, eco-friendly wood, Energy Star-rated range hoods, an ultra-low-flow toilet, weather barriers, and much more.
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Whole-house ventilation isn’t just a good idea, it should be a standard feature in your homes. Here’s how it works.
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Indoor air quality (IAQ) was not priority No. 1 for Virginia Ranch Development project manager Davis Johnson as he oversaw construction of an 800-home community in Gardnerville, Nev., near Carson City. It seldom is. Like just about everybody else in the business right now, Johnson's biggest concern...