Journal of Light Construction: HVAC

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

Three Ways to Vent a Soffit

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:32:35 EST

Cor-A-Vent corrugated polypropylene vents offer a low-profile soffit alternative to metal strip vents and perforated fiber-cement panels

Maine Passive House Builder Tweaks His Package

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:13:19 EST

Chris Corson is working on another Passive House — this time, with a more ample budget, and a more complex design.

Air-Sealing for Hot Climates

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:43:16 EST

Excluding heat and humidity saves energy, improves comfort, and increases durability

Quiet Vac

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 01:51:11 EST

Beam says the Model 3700 Serenity IQS is one of the quietest, most powerful central vacuum systems available

Effective Exhaust

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 02:45:02 EST

Zephyr says it has made its Milano Island range hood quieter and more efficient

Custom Range Hoods

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 02:54:39 EST

Get your design fabricated in 16-gauge copper