Remodeler Lawrence Murr works on bathroom remodels for many clients who dislike the noise of their existing exhaust fans. Because it does no good to install an exhaust fan in a humid bathroom if the homeowner won't use it, Murr offers to upgrade his clients' ventilation system with a Panasonic fan. More
Crews brought in a room air filter, placed dust collectors on all the saws and routers, and placed exhaust fans in the window.Company owner John DeCiantis says it was lead carpenter Dale Brown's idea to use the type of filter that typically hangs from the ceiling in wood shops. More
Remodeler: Jess Arroyo Company: JFCI Design & Remodel, Boise, Idaho Product: DuPont Tyvek FlexWrap, www.tyvek.com. When DuPont introduced Tyvek FlexWrap window and door flashing, JFCI readily switched. More
Supply plenty of combustion air, keep the flue warm and dry, and don't restrict... 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
Venting professional-style kitchen ranges More
Q: Q. I’m building a tight house with above-average attention to air sealing, and I plan to ventilate with a Panasonic exhaust fan running continuously. Will the cracks around windows and doors admit adequate makeup air, or do I need to provide wall vents More
Q: I am trying to plan the best way to ventilate a hipped roof above an attic. Since the ridge is very short, ridge venting is not an option. I was planning to install powered exhaust ventilation. How should I size the fan? More
Pat Huelman explains why a house with both a fireplace and a large cooktop exhaust... More
