Choosing between an HRV and ERV / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...answer to not use composite wood materials? No, there aren't enough trees for that. What we need to do is acknowledge these changes, and design walls to handle moisture effectively. As most new North American homes are now equipped with air conditioning, the first and most important step in new home construction wo...

...an ERV and an HRV? How to choose between an HRV and an ERV? How much fresh air is required in homes and the best way to provide it are important issues. Energy recovery from exhaust air is becoming common place in cold regions, and two types of equipment can do this - an HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) and an ERV (...