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The IRC & HERS Index
What are the codes and how can you meet them? By: Patrick Nielsen, Global Technical Products Manager, Broan The International Residential Code (IRC) is a comprehensive, stand-alone residential code that creates minimum regulations for one- and two-family dwellings of three stories or less. It brings together all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas, energy and electric...
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Healthy Residential Air Through Proper Ventilation
Healthy Residential Air Through Proper Ventilation The Need for Fresh Air As I am sure you know, modern construction practices have resulted in much tighter houses than those built a century or even just a few decades ago. As a result of homes being built tighter, indoor pollutants are trapped and have nowhere to go. Given ongoing Covid-19 concerns, many homeowners are looking for ways to...
Read MoreAI and HVAC: Better Efficiency and Air Quality with Reduced Operational Cost
AI and HVAC: Better Efficiency and Air Quality with Reduced Operational Cost By: Todd DeMonte HVAC Systems have High Energy Use and Seldom Achieve Best Air Quality, Comfort, and Efficiency HVAC systems are major users of energy, typically exceeding all other building systems combined. In fact, HVAC systems account for about half the energy used in commercial buildings. H...
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