Balancing cooling with humidity control is a tough job in the coastal South. A North Carolina hvac pro explains how the latest generation of cooling equipment meets the challenge.
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Q. How cost-effective are solar panels?
Vibrant vinyl, inswing french doors, fire-stopping foam; exterior trim; water heaters; surface protection
Dryer vent alternative, sturdy gutter; acid-staining garage floors; specialty hardware; soffits & fascia; hvac controls
Embedded truss anchors, diminutive boiler, compressor relief; metal roofing; skylights
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Q. Do the energy savings provided by instantaneous gas water heaters justify their higher cost?
These compact units provide the comfort and simplicity of baseboard radiators without gobbling up all the available wall space.
Deck details, defending gable vents, screening chimney pots
Poor man's HRV
Water-resistant gypsum panels, heated shingles, snap-in bamboo flooring, chimney pots, more