Calculating Design Heating Loads for Superinsulated Buildings, Ithaca NY Author(s) Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings, Steven Winter Associates Organization(s) CARB, SWA Publication Date August, 2015 Description Case study describing heating loads for super-insulated buildings.
Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Have Proper Ventilation Description Guide describing how to provide combustion air for fireplaces and how to test fireplaces for combustion safety.
Removing Construction Debris from Ducts Description Guide describing removal of construction debris from flex ducts and protection of ducts and HVAC equipment during construction to keep them free of dust and debris.
Direct Vent Equipment Description Guide describing categories of direct-vent combustion space- and water-heating equipment and combustion safety testing.
Whole-House Ventilation Strategies for New Homes Description This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.