ERV integrated with H-AC or independent

Hi,

I am wondering what most people are doing - tieing ERV/HRVs into the H/AC ducting or using dedicated ducting. It seems to me that with such small air flows, one can never properly balance where the fresh air goes - to bedrooms and where the exhaus

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Removal of bad smells from mold contaminated attic

Was asked to trouble shoot a mold issue in a Kneewall assembly.  When I arrived there was a damp and hot (+120) kneewall assembly that had no ventilation.  We corrected the mold issue by installing the proper ventilation to the assembly BUT now the c

Split air conditioner ruined by birds. Will this work after repairing?

Hi community, look what the birds have done to my split AC. They pooped, built nest on top, and completely ruined the machine. It has stopped working. All freezed. I don't think it's worth spending extra money on repairing. Seeing the condition, do

Conducting Blower Door Tests as we return to work

Hi folks, as states begin to "open back up" following widespread shut downs due to COVID-19, we understand that several programs are disallowing the use of blower door testing moving forward due to the (obvious) concerns presented by moving a large a

Radiant Heat Hardwood Floors?

Hi all, Real question: is it every really a good idea to retrofit existing hardwood floors with radiant heating elements? The only time I've ever seen this done, there was major popping and expansion of the floor boards, and the client was clearly ov

COVID Protocols for in-home WAP work during pandemic?

Hi Everyone, 

I'm interested in what weatherization and home repair agencies around the country are doing about COVID safety right now. I'm SPECIFICALLY interested in comparing notes with other government funded programs. Is there a dedicated forum fo

Converting a Home to Electricity. Here’s How It Worked — and What It Cost

I Fully Converted a Home to Electricity. Here’s How It Worked — and What It Cost

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