Make-up Air | When Is It Required for a Furnace
I am cautious when it comes to fuel-burning appliances. There are strict regulations for all of them, but it can also get confusing if you don’t work with all the …
I am cautious when it comes to fuel-burning appliances. There are strict regulations for all of them, but it can also get confusing if you don’t work with all the …
I understand that installing ducting can be inconvenient, messy, overwhelming, and might even seem unnecessary. Why can’t you use what’s already there? I am no stranger to attempting to improve …
Planning ventilation systems can be exhausting (pardon the pun!) and even dangerous. One thing that you have to look out for is locating your makeup air vent far enough away …
There always seems to be a lingering question about air ducts and whether or not they should be insulated. This is no different when considering ducts working with a makeup …
There are a lot of rules about “must” and “must not” when it comes to venting a clothes dryer. These regulations exist for good reason, but it makes me think …
The more I study the International Residential Code (IRC), the more I understand it. However, one of the things that do not make sense to me is why they split …
The space in your ceiling is limited, so when wires, insulation, ductwork, pipes, and more have to all fit together, there is bound to be contact. Sometimes, this contact is …
Of all the domestic appliances that are found in a home, a dryer is known to have one of the greatest electrical requirements. However, gas and electric dryers have very …
When planning for a new kitchen or when purchasing a new kitchen appliance, it is important to plan ahead and make sure that everything is working effectively and safely. One …
Dryer ducts get hot due to the exhausted air they carry to the outdoors. The ductwork also runs through a lot of spaces and can, therefore, come into contact with …