Retrofitting

Air moving through fans, diffusers, and registers creates noise in a space. In many instances, this isn’t a problem, while in others it can even be a benefit as background or “white” noise. Different sound […]

Many industries have loading or shipping areas that are almost always open to the outdoors. Often the doorway is many feet wide and steady traffic keeps it open most of the time. This allows copious […]

The primary source of space heating is usually warm air ducted to a space from a central air handler. However, this isn’t always the only source of heat to a room. The ability of building […]

Radiant barriers are a favorite feature of residential construction in recent years. One study of a residence in the southwestern United States showed that a radiant barrier reduced the cooling load 30 to 50 percent. […]

Ceiling space is that portion of a building between the ceiling of one space and the floor of the space above. This space is usually reserved for HVAC ductwork, lights, conduit, and piping. Modern building […]