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A heating contractor details how to upgrade from a typical bare-bones heating system to one that delivers comfort and customer satisfaction.
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Q: I have been called to solve an air-quality problem at a house with air-lock entries. The house has hydronic heat. The vestibules have no mechanical ventilation, and the air quality is poor. What type of ventilation do you suggest for these very small rooms?
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Homeowners and code officials are beginning to insist on better mechanical ventilation systems. A ventilation expert helps you choose the best system for your climate.
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Sometimes heavy floor coverings, furniture, or built-ins reduce the area available for radiant heating. This heating specialist shows how to turn walls and ceilings into heat emitters.
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Fuel-burning appliances like water heaters, furnaces, and boilers need a steady supply of combustion air to operate safely and efficiently. In today’s tight houses, this means you may have to install dedicated air intakes. In this article, a venting specialist tells you what you need to know.
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More on heating with water heaters, steel stud comments, AIA contract, window energy-cost correction, in praise of crushed stone
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Home Depot targets high-end remodeling, Minnesota passes mechanical ventilation regs, fluorescents that fit, nail gun accident, EIFS policy change, DeWalt tool recall
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Follow-up questions on using water heaters for radiant heat, framing sub speaks out, clarification of span-to-depth ratio of floor trusses, architect espouses teamwork
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An hvac contractor explains how to size, select, and install furnaces and ductwork to ensure quiet, efficient, and even heating.
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A veteran plumbing contractor points out the advantages of using a gas water heater instead of a boiler for a hydronic heating system.