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Per Allison Bailes article about mini splits, running the fan 24/7 increases humidity.Is this the case for ducted minisplits?  My SEZ indoor unit fans run 24/7 as set up by…

Greetings, I am finishing a basement and have a question about how risky my subfloor assembly is depending on the type of flooring used. My basement has a curtain drain and…

Radon monitoring, the colorless, odorless, carcinogenic pain in the butt

I just installed the 15-mil commercial vapor barrier on a residence on Aug 5, however due to 2 weeks of weather and scheduling delays, it has been brought to my…

Does anybody know a roofer in the Yonkers area who understands unvented insulated roof assemblies? If yes, can you please send their name(s)? Thank you!

I read in the Hubitat forum, where I think @DennisWood had installed a PTC heater to warm incoming air.  I am interested in this as a DIY solution, but am…

Optimize your indoor air quality with high-efficiency filtration. Learn why filters with high MERV ratings are crucial and how to ensure proper installation.

I researched the best whole house water filter to find the ideal solution for cleaner, safer water throughout the home. After reading expert reviews from trusted sources like the new…

I'm figuring out a heat pump system for my house. Most likely, a fully ducted system in an attic.Looking into specs, I see that for the same outdoor unit, efficiency…

One post about controls for ERV mentioned Swidget, but I couldn't come up with anything else on a search.  I am working on designing controls for my new home under…

When I posted part l of this question back in January I was in the midst of my window search for my outbuilding music studio build. I was finding it…

Designing plumbing systems with an eye on affordable resilience strategies

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I am replacing a 40 y.o. single-stage heat pump, reusing existing ducts.  An HVAC pro declined to propose a VRF option because he says that such units need to have…

I need to replace a gas water heater that has flood damage. Debating a HPWH or another gas model. Want to lower my carbon footprint and be competitive with energy…

Debates over privatization and amending the program’s reach persist, even as public support remains strong.

I’m about to hire a contractor to retrofit a 1958 hip roof (~2,050 ft²), 3 miles from the ocean. Proposed spec: SBS-modified underlayment, Title 24 cool shingles, 5⁄8″ radiant-barrier sheathing…

Hi everyone,I am new to the GreenBuildingAdvisor community and excited to join the conversation. I have been interested in sustainable building practices for a while but I am still learning…

Is it normal to have air leaking through a seam in the body of the HVAC? The unit is brand new.

Dear Community,I’m planning to build a small house in western MA, zone 5. After reading "A Practical Perfect Wall" article in FHB Issue 333, it looked like a wall that…