Remodeling: Indoor Air Quality

The Bogeyman Called VOC

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:05:44 EST

Kathy Shertzer blogs about sick building syndrome and the need for remodelers to educate themselves and their clients about VOCs.

Bad Air Day: Looking to Improve Indoor Air Quality? Address These Issues

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:34:06 EST

AS homes have become increasingly tight, indoor air quality has become increasingly important. But solutions are not always as straightforward as remodelers would like.

Seize the Day: Remodeling Projects Offer an Opportunity to Add Energy Upgrades

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:28:11 EST

Even if you don't specialize in energy retrofits, many popular remodeling projects offer an opportunity to improve efficiency, benefit client comfort and health, and save on energy bills.

Retrofits 101: 7 Common Energy Retrofits

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:28:08 EST

The most common energy retrofits and the cost, effort, and ROI for each.

Attic Air Sealing: Some Pointers From the DOE

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:17:49 EST

A tight attic not only reduces a home's energy costs, it also improves indoor air quality and comfort. The DOE offers some tips.

Efficient Comfort: York Affinity Large Bypass WaterSaver Humidifier

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:14:54 EST

This high-efficiency humidifier evaporates 100% of the water it uses, according to the maker.

Green Surfaces

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:27:53 EST

Eco-friendly adhesives, resins, and other components come together to create a range of green options for walls, countertops, and floors.

Air Me Out: A Building Performance Pro and Mechanical Ventilation to the Rescue

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:18:55 EST

What to do with a remodel that's too tight but still leaky and has continuing indoor air quality issues — sometimes building better makes things worse. It pays to have a pro weigh in.

The Downside of Air Sealing: Sealing in Toxic Chemicals?

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 12:00:14 EST

Fox News states that by making buildings more airtight, building owners increase “indoor-air contaminant concentrations and indoor-air humidity,” and “stir up hazardous material ranging from asbestos to harmful caulking.” Climate Progress takes issue with the report, while TreeHugger’s Lloyd Alter says the argument has some validity.

Adding Muscle: This Project May Look Small and Unassuming, but It Packs a High-Performance Punch

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:59:41 EST

A 1950s-era Massachusetts home uses 60% less energy after a deep energy retrofit.

Ed Voytovich: Building Performance and Zombies

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:32:25 EST

Ed Voytovich: Ignore these building performance issues at your peril: By doing so, you could be bringing the occupants of the home one step closer to the shadowy world of the zombies.

Trane ComfortLink II Thermostat

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:31:46 EST

The ComfortLink II Thermostat features a troubleshooting menu, embedded diagnostics, and self-calibration for zoning, allowing for easier installation.

Now or Never: At What Part of the Sales Process Do You Bring up Home Performance?

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:29:25 EST

Selling sustainability is usually best done up front and not presented in terms of ROI but in terms of home comfort and safety, and indoor air quality.

CertainTeed AirRenew Gypsum Board

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:39:06 EST

Specialized technology gives Air Renew gypsum board the unique ability to capture VOCs in the air and convert them to inert compounds that remain within the wallboard.

LightAir IonFlow 50

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 01:39:03 EST

Featuring a patented, ozone-free ionization process and traditional electrostatic filtration, the IonFlow 50 product line helps remove dust, dirt, pollen, mold, and other contaminants to improve IAQ.

Building Science: Putting Tightness to the Test

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:05:09 EST

Guidelines for interpreting blower-door test results.

Green Products from KBIS 2010

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:05:37 EST

Several water-saving and other eco-friendly products were introduced at KBIS 2010. Take a look.

Five-Point Home Performance Tune-Up

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:04:19 EST

These five tune-up items will prompt improvements in the health, safety, comfort, durability, and energy efficiency of your homes.

Zephyr Plane Vent Hood

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:57:21 EST

Featuring a striking geometric and aesthetic form, the Plane vent hood incorporates stainless steel and black or wihte rectangular glass to give an illusion that the hood is growing out from the wall.

Ask the Expert: Edward Voytovich

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:57:11 EST

When it comes to "green" building, there is hype, and then there are the green building practices that are essential for remodelers to know about, such as combustion safety.