Though I just installed one for the first time, I wanted to report an initial positive experience with the Broan "AI" series of ERVs/HRVs: https://www.broan-nutone.com/en-us/ai-seriesThe differentiating feature of this product line…
It's obviously very early to be drawing conclusions about the recent Florida apartment building collapse, but the initial observations lifted from a 2018 review by a structural engineering firm are…
New Jersey. Climate zone 4A. Zip R sheathing as air and water control layer. 3/8" Rain screen over Zip.Hello! Using LP SmartSide on my home and, quite honestly, don't want…
I’m trying to find the goldilocks indoor unit for part of my home (NJ, climate zone 4A). Total load calc is 19,306 Btu/h (heating) and 15,947 Btu/h (cooling). Air flow…
Wrapping up some HVAC design with Energy Vanguard and now the trick is to actually get a system installed well! I would welcome recommendations of installers who are particular proficient…
I am hoping to initiate a PV project soon and am working through quotes with a couple reputable installers.One wants to use UniRac FlashLoc (https://unirac.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Flashloc_Brochure_20190904_Web.pdf) mounts. It's certainly a very…
It's always nice when you settle on using a particular product and then find out that no one actually stocks said product.I had decided to use Insulfoam type IX EPS…
Alternate Title: Help Me Find the Mike Guertin of New JerseyI'm doing an extensive renovation/addition on my home in New Jersey. I am managing the project directly myself which, though…
I'm in the early phases of an extensive remodel to my 1916 colonial style home in New Jersey (Climate Zone 4A, closest weather model location Newark Airport). As part of…
Just wanted to share this since I was surprised to see it linked on CNN's homepage: https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2019/06/17/passive-house-brooklyn-new-york-energe-climate-change-urban-rennovation-orig.cnn-business/video/playlists/business-news/It's a brief video featuring an architect of passive house brownstone in Brooklyn, NY.Things visible…
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Broan AI Series ERV/HRV
Though I just installed one for the first time, I wanted to report an initial positive experience with the Broan "AI" series of ERVs/HRVs: https://www.broan-nutone.com/en-us/ai-seriesThe differentiating feature of this product line…
When Water Management Becomes a Structural Issue
It's obviously very early to be drawing conclusions about the recent Florida apartment building collapse, but the initial observations lifted from a 2018 review by a structural engineering firm are…
To Caulk or Not to Caulk? Siding to Window Trim Intersection
New Jersey. Climate zone 4A. Zip R sheathing as air and water control layer. 3/8" Rain screen over Zip.Hello! Using LP SmartSide on my home and, quite honestly, don't want…
Fujitsu Multi-Position Air-Handling Unit
I’m trying to find the goldilocks indoor unit for part of my home (NJ, climate zone 4A). Total load calc is 19,306 Btu/h (heating) and 15,947 Btu/h (cooling). Air flow…
HVAC Installer Recommendations
Wrapping up some HVAC design with Energy Vanguard and now the trick is to actually get a system installed well! I would welcome recommendations of installers who are particular proficient…
Long term durability of gasket + sealant solar PV mount flashing
I am hoping to initiate a PV project soon and am working through quotes with a couple reputable installers.One wants to use UniRac FlashLoc (https://unirac.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Flashloc_Brochure_20190904_Web.pdf) mounts. It's certainly a very…
Buying EPS in New Jersey (or “Using your ideal product: fantasy vs. reality”)
It's always nice when you settle on using a particular product and then find out that no one actually stocks said product.I had decided to use Insulfoam type IX EPS…
Conscientious contractors in New Jersey
Alternate Title: Help Me Find the Mike Guertin of New JerseyI'm doing an extensive renovation/addition on my home in New Jersey. I am managing the project directly myself which, though…
Sanity checking BEopt’s modeling of exterior rigid foam benefits
I'm in the early phases of an extensive remodel to my 1916 colonial style home in New Jersey (Climate Zone 4A, closest weather model location Newark Airport). As part of…
CNN Coverage of Passive House in Brooklyn
Just wanted to share this since I was surprised to see it linked on CNN's homepage: https://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2019/06/17/passive-house-brooklyn-new-york-energe-climate-change-urban-rennovation-orig.cnn-business/video/playlists/business-news/It's a brief video featuring an architect of passive house brownstone in Brooklyn, NY.Things visible…