Condensation control — Preventing condensation that could damage insulation and other HVAC system components or possibly lead to microbial growth; and Energy conservation — Reducing HVAC system ...

When you crack open a cold beer or pour a glass of wine, chances are you aren't thinking about the role that bottle might play in making buildings more energy efficient. But for Buddy Combs, ...

Before selecting duct materials, it helps to understand how air flows from your heating/cooling unit through the duct network. Most systems use either a hot air furnace or an air conditioner ...

Q: I inherited a concrete block building that was then converted into a home several years ago. Part of it has a crawlspace and part is on a concrete slab. The crawlspace is always damp, and the ...

Fiberglass insulation is not airtight. Heck, it will barely even slow air propelled by convection, differential pressure or wind. It is especially helpless against air moving through a leaky pipe ...

Q: What’s the best kind of ductwork to do when building a new house? Should ducts be rigid metal or should you install flexible ducts? A: Most of what’s being installed in new houses now is flexible ...

An airtight, well-insulated ductwork system is key to a building’s heating and cooling installation. If the system is not effectively designed, installed, sealed and insulated, the total heating and ...

Each year, thousands of Arizona residents email or call Rosie Romero’s radio show with questions about everything from preventing fires in their chimneys to getting rid of tree roots invading their ...

Inefficient ducts force HVAC systems to work harder, raising costs. Rising heating bills, despite normal usage, may signal leaks or poorly connected ductwork. Upgrading or repairing ducts helps ...