...home) and we notice condensation on the ceilings. The house also had plywood soffits with minimal ventilation. After investigating, we discovered that the attic...
Posted by Jessica SadlerNov. 13, 2019, 11:48 a.m.Walls and Roofs1 Responses
...home as well, certanily if it can be done during other renovations without great effort. An HRV does not provide the same amount of circulation as a ceiling fan...
Posted by S McIntyreApril 2, 2019, 10:01 p.m.Ventilation1 Responses
...ventilation system would depend a lot on your climate zone. First I would recommend you look over this article about choosing between an HRV and ERV to see whic...
Posted by Jarred WeaverJuly 29, 2019, 8:55 a.m.HRV and ERV3 Responses
...home in Vancouver. We have a natural gas boiler that heats water for hot water uses and the water that flows through floor pipes providing radiant heating. The ...
Posted by Jennifer SmithMarch 18, 2019, 5:58 p.m.HRV and ERV1 Responses
...home is to avoid introducing pollutants in the first place. This means, among other things, avoiding furniture and other articles made of MDF (medium density fi...
...homeowners - so air isn't moving properly in home.
The electric isn't grounded (tech North America's electrical grounding isn't grounded properly anyway (need...
Posted by Niki HarrisonSept. 6, 2019, 4:32 p.m.HRV and ERV2 Responses
The LED light came on indicating a filter change, though my builder told me that was optional. Do I need a new filter or can I wash and reuse the existing one?...
Posted by L DingwallMay 24, 2018, 11:06 p.m.HRV and ERV2 Responses
...home inspector is looking up if anybody in Alberta has used lunos and passed inspection. We don't know of anyone that has used them in Alberta unfortunately, bu...
Posted by Michelle DimaanoNov. 4, 2019, 12:41 p.m.HRV and ERV1 Responses
We live in an old 2x4 wall home that I’m told by the previous owners originally had no insulation, then it had loose fill cellulose insulation added decades ag...
...ventilation. Low-E coatings are something we always recommend whether you’re installing double or triple glazed windows . So when you talk about having a Passiv...
...home , and hemp is a natural and non-toxic insulation material that will protect the air quality in your home. We will have an order page coming soon, but for t...
I have a crawlspace with 4' concrete walls and a cement floor, insulation between the floor joists and has 3 - vents to the outside. I am thinking of 1" foam b...
Posted by Dave BellOct. 24, 2019, 3:57 p.m.Crawl spaces3 Responses
...home is a great source of tips and info for older home maintenance! The cheapest and more effective first step to solving your problem is without a doubt, a con...
Our home was recently tested for radon and is at 33 Bq/m3, which I understand is relatively low and does not require any remediation. Does that necessarily mea...
...home. I definitely want a hydronic in floor heat system, along with a heat pump. With the absence of central ductwork, where do I put the ERV? Would it make sen...
Posted by Dave NuttallJuly 6, 2019, 9:42 a.m.Mechanical systems1 Responses
...homes they construct, ask them a few basic questions to weed them out –
Do you build high performance / energy efficient homes?
Do you build airtight home...
...homes if it is near living areas
Motor efficiency
Warranty
Calculating the fresh air requirements of a home as well as proper placement of ducts are not...
Posted by Adam Y.Dec. 11, 2017, 1:07 p.m.HRV and ERV1 Responses
