The Art of HVAC Sizing: Mastering Manual S for Optimal Performance

In the third installment of our HVAC design series, we delve into the intricacies of sizing and selecting HVAC equipment - a sophisticated HVAC design stage this is often misunderstood. To write this article we have consulted with Jake DeWerth, an HVAC Design & Building Performance Expert from Florida. Understanding a “Ton” in HVAC A [...]

By |December 18th, 2023|Building Science|Comments Off on The Art of HVAC Sizing: Mastering Manual S for Optimal Performance

Calculating HVAC Loads: A Comprehensive Guide to Manual J Methodology

Welcome back to the second installment in our series on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) design for high-performance homes and buildings. We are delighted to collaborate with Jake DeWerth, a seasoned HVAC Design & Building Performance Expert from Florida, for this in-depth series. The Importance of Accurate HVAC Load Calculations When [...]

By |October 16th, 2023|Residential|Comments Off on Calculating HVAC Loads: A Comprehensive Guide to Manual J Methodology

Transition Details at Grade – Cold Climates

Importance of Detailing Transitions Failures of the building enclosure can occur within a wall, roof, or the foundation, however, more often than not a failure occurs at the transition from one assembly or material to another (i.e. above grade wall to foundation wall or exterior to interior air barrier system). A failure at a [...]

By |May 24th, 2022|Building Science|Comments Off on Transition Details at Grade – Cold Climates
Go to Top