Wildfire Smoke and IAQ: What Can Be Done?

Wildfire smoke can quickly turn healthy indoor air into a hidden health hazard. Here’s how to monitor PM2.5, reduce smoke infiltration, and improve indoor air quality during smoke events. Wildfire smoke can quickly turn healthy indoor air into a hidden health...

mini ERV locations

Hello, I’m building a new home in southeast Alaska zone 7.  Ive got 3in of polyiso with taped seams on the outside with no interior vapor barrier.  ventilation and humidity… Hello, I’m building a new home in southeast Alaska zone 7.  Ive got 3in of polyiso...

Mitsubishi SVZ 18k Low Airflow

I was working on balancing a system yesterday and ran into a situation where we couldn’t get the rated air flow out of the system.  Long story short, I ended… I was working on balancing a system yesterday and ran into a situation where we couldn’t get the...

Building Ω-Seeking Self-Reliance

A Wisconsin couple set out to build a resilient net-zero homestead largely on their own. The first step was creating a design that balanced performance, affordability, accessibility, and self-reliance A Wisconsin couple set out to build a resilient net-zero homestead...

Fire Smoke HRV Intake Filtration

I’ve posted before about the fire smoke filtration system I’ve been working with for about 3 years now.  It’s based around an 8” AC Infinity (refillable) carbon canister, and a… I’ve posted before about the fire smoke filtration system I’ve been working with for about...
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