After replacing both a condensate pan and a pump, the plumber fixing my client's... More
Q: My company has been contracted to build a new bathroom. Plans include a tile floor installed over a radiant-heated slab. Will the heat generated by the hydronic tubing embedded in the slab cause problems with the wax seal between the toilet and the dra More
If condensation is appearing on windows, green timbers might be contributing to... More
Q. I'm building a custom home for clients who have asthma and allergies. What building details should I pay particular attention to? More
Q. A customer with insulated-glass windows has a problem with excessive condensation on the interior of the windows. Can you please list the most important causes of high humidity in a home? A. Energy and sustainable More
Q: How do I size the exhaust fan for a range hood above a gas cooktop? More
Q: Can you provide some advice on construction details for building a small wine storage room in a corner of a garage? More
Q: We are renovating a 1980 home. The hvac sub says that since older fiberglass duct board disintegrates from the inside out, all of the ducts should be replaced. Could this be true? More
Q: Nine years ago I built a new house on a slab foundation. We put in a forced-air heating system, and the hvac contractor ran the ducts under the slab. The house is on a lake, and during certain times of year rising ground water enters the ducts. We More
