Designing a temporary heating system differs considerably from permanent installations. In early construction stages, you might face a tight roof with walls of sheet plastic, or nearly complete walls ...

Question: How do I know what size A/C system my house needs? Answer: When considering the size of your central A/C unit, there are a few factors in play. Primarily, the size of your house is used to ...

This is part 1 in an ongoing series on HVAC load calculations. The folks at SNIPS have asked me to do a basic how-to article about HVAC Manual J load calculation as that is allegedly a big part of my ...

Overview:  Room size directly affects how well your AC cools, so choosing the right capacity is essential for comfort.Picking ...

Note: This article is based on the 2002 NEC. Even if you work with stamped drawings, you'll eventually need to do commercial load calculations in the field or on a licensing exam. The National ...

Note: This article is based on the 2008 NEC. A dwelling unit is a single structure that provides complete and independent living facilities, according to the NEC definition found in Art. 100 (Fig. 1).