Many still believe that a house needs to have air leaks in order to breathe through “natural ventilation” The myth that “a house needs to breathe” is still considered a fact by many. 100 years ago, houses did not have thermal control via insulation. Back then, air movement in the building helped dry the structure […] Read More »
Whether designing new custom homes, expanding existing homes, or renovating existing spaces, the house’s mechanical systems must be considered part of the final design. Most houses that we renovate have standard efficient HVAC systems or 80% AFUE furnaces before we get started. This is not ideal. What is AFUE, and why should you care? From […] Read More »
So what’s scarier than ghosts and goblins on Halloween? Radon in your Atlanta house since, like ghosts, you cannot see it or smell it. Most other indoor air pollutants such as mold and toxic chemicals are easy to detect with your nose. Radon is an odorless gas; therefore, you have to test for it. Even […] Read More »