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Ventilation in this dwelling unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler
Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately
Ventilation inlet is not near any exhaust outlets/contamination sources and is at least 2 ft. above the roof deck
Ventilation inlet is too close to exhaust outlets and does not extend at least 2 ft. above the roof deck
When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.
When wrapping metal ducts with insulation allow two inches of overlap and staple along the seam with outward clinching staples
Wide saddle support provides sturdy support for the turn without pinching the flex duct
Wrong - Air conditioning compressor unit should be sitting on concrete pad installed directly on ground.
Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.
Wrong - Duct seams were sealed with regular duct tape which has failed to hold; seams should have been sealed with mastic or approved metal tape.
Wrong - Flex duct insulation is overly compressed in 3 ways; Zip-tie fastener is over the insualtion not under the insulation at the duct boot collar, duct turning radius is too tight, and support strap is too tight.
Wrong - Flex duct resting on floor compressing insulation and causing condensation
Wrong - HVAC rigid metal duct seam needs to be air sealed with mastic or metal tape.
Wrong - Metal tape is poorly adhered and metal duct and duct-to-subfloor seam is not sealed.
Wrong - Not enough straps were used to hang this flex duct so it is sagging, restricting air flow
Wrong - Penetrations in walls for ducts should be air sealed to reduce air leakage.
Wrong - the CFM rating may not meet the performance specification once installed, and the sone rating is too high.