Green Homes News

A discussion on responsive vapor retarders and a peak at Benjamin Obkykes new product

Seeking suggestions on how to upgrade my furnace/AC filtration to, say, MERV 13.I assume a 1" filter cannot get me there without excessive pressure drop.  Airflow is current utterly unknown,…

Our attic doesn't have blown in fiberglass yet. The ducts are in the attic.I noticed that some of the metal at the termination of the supply ducts is visible right…

We have a new concrete foundation stem wall with exterior EPS foam insulation. The question is a reliable and economical way to protect it. I've run across this cement product…

I'm thinking about adding an ERV to an HVAC that has ducts in the attic. Adding separate ductwork for just the ERV would likely be cost prohibitive.Any significant issues with…

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…