Journal of Light Construction: HVAC

Compact HRV

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:12:24 EST

The Flex 100H heat-recovery ventilator is designed for homes with less than 2,000 square feet of floor space

Garage Ventilator

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:32:02 EST

This 7-cfm continuous-exhaust fan goes on the floor and ducts to the outside

Q Premier Boiler

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:27:56 EST

A 132,000-Btu boiler and a 24-gallon charged indirect hot-water tank in one compact unit

Central Vac

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:26:46 EST

The Intervac is an inexpensive alternative to a whole-house vacuum

SEER 25 Air Conditioner

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:38:32 EST

Lennox says the XC25 can dehumidify a house without overcooling it

Solar Skeptics

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:27:08 EST

Reader feedback on "Deck Mounting a Photovoltaic System"

Residential Condensing Tank

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:23 EST

Rheem's High-Efficiency Condensing PDV Water Heater uses high-efficiency condensing technology

Smoke Signals

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:30:52 EST

High-performance HVAC in the Sistine Chapel

Light-Colored Parking Lots

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:31:18 EST

Heat-reflecting asphalt can be as much as 40° cooler.

Quiet Exhaust Fan

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:36:13 EST

NuToneís LPN80 produces just one sone of noise and fits in a 2x4 wall

Vent Insulation Clearance

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:54:22 EST

What are the requirements for Type B vent pipe?

Solar-Powered Skylight

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:41:02 EST

Velux's Fresh Air Skylight uses a solar panel to recharge a battery-powered control system

Downsized Programming

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:58:37 EST

Honeywell's Prestige IAQ thermostat is 60% smaller than the companyís other programmable models

"Overbaked" Fiberglass Batts Linked to Odor Problem

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:03:50 EST

Owens-Corning looks to better quality control to deal with a strong-smelling batt problem

California Town To Require Solar Panels

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:22:42 EST

Lancaster, California Mayor Rex Parris wants to require solar panels on every new house in town — and he says he’s got the City Council votes to do it.

Deck Mounting a Photovoltaic System

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:29:26 EST

With the right design, installation is straightforward and payback time is shorter than ever

Roof-Friendly Solar

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:00:47 EST

Certainteedís polycrystalline Apollo Solar Roofing is lighter than many similar products, the company says

Bath-Fan Switch

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:42:40 EST

The DewStop switch turns the fan on or off in response to humidity and dew-point levels

Disappearing Ridge Vent

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:02:50 EST

The SmartRidge vent has a baffle on one side only so it's hidden from the street

Clean Woodburner

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:02:08 EST

The Lopi Cape Cod Woodstove is billed as the cleanest-burning large cast-iron stove available