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Posted on December 10, 2020

Construction Design-Code Minimum House-Mechanicals

At the time of this writing, construction on the code minimum house is coming to an end.  This has been a fun and rewarding project for me because not only was I able to design much of the home, I was also directly involved in the construction. Continue reading “Construction Design-Code Minimum House-Mechanicals”

Posted on November 28, 2020

Building Science-How to Test a Bath Fan.

Recently I was at a house conducting an energy audit when the homeowner indicated they were experiencing high humidity in the master bathroom.  The windows were fogging up and they had some mold growing in one of the ceiling corners.  They operate a bath fan regularly but it didn’t seem to remove any moisture.  Continue reading “Building Science-How to Test a Bath Fan.”

Posted on March 30, 2020

Construction Design-Keeping Ducts Where They Belong

Ductwork in unconditioned attics or crawl spaces can create problems in all climates. Undesirable positive or negative house pressures, moisture and mold issues and increased energy costs are often the result. Continue reading “Construction Design-Keeping Ducts Where They Belong”

Posted on December 27, 2019

Construction Design-Heating and Cooling Systems in a Slab on Grade Home

Single level slab on grade homes are becoming more common in my area.  Being in a very cold climate, choosing a heating system Continue reading “Construction Design-Heating and Cooling Systems in a Slab on Grade Home”

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