This short piece was recently published in Fine HomeBuilding Magazine-Issue 321/February-March, 2024
In one way, a builder’s job is simple; Provide a structure that is safe and resilient and meets the basic needs of its owners or occupants. But today’s homes are intricate systems. Over the past decades, building enclosures have evolved with layers of complexity, heating and cooling systems have become more sophisticated, and new mechanical ventilation systems, meant to provide healthy indoor air quality are often misunderstood by the people living in the home. Because these systems work together, it’s important that the owners understand how they operate, how they are maintained, and who to contact when there is a problem. Unfortunately, homes rarely come with an owner’s manual.
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