Floor Joist Heating Issues: Siegenthaler Suggests…

On the Hydronic Based Biomass Heating Systems Discussion Board, John Siegenthaler answers student questions…
How do you deal with cold floors over unheated or outdoor spaces? If radiant heat (typically used for walls/ceilings) for joisted floors is properly designed and installed, can it be efficient, effective and comfortable?

Student 1: I would like you to elaborate on the floor joist heating.

I […]

Two New FREE Building Automation Tools

Download Two New FREE Building Automation Tools
Multi-Tier Project Check List – Tier I & Sample HVAC Wall Units Points List Profile #85.40

The Multi-Tier Project Check List spreadsheet is an example of a simple project check list of ownership and responsibilities.

The Sample HVAC Wall Units Points List Profile #85.40 helps users identify the specific requirements of building equipment and provides […]

Get Building Before NESEA’s BuildingEnergy NYC 2015

BuildingEnergy NYC 2015
“BuildingEnergy NYC is a rapidly growing, cross-disciplinary conference that offers practical, hands-on solutions to the financial, environmental, legal, and maintenance challenges facing NYC building owners and practitioners in every neighborhood and borough. Conceived in 2012 and nearly doubling in size yearly, BuildingEnergy NYC sets itself apart as a place where members of New […]

FREE Tool: Series Parallel R-Value Calculator

DOWNLOAD Dr. Allison Bailes’s FREE Series Parallel R-Value Calculator
Calculate the average R-value of an assembly
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could push a button and see how much of a hit the R-value of a building assembly takes when you change the amount of exterior insulation, move the studs closer together, or leave an attic […]

Hydronic Air Handlers + Condensing Boilers = Greater System Efficiency

The article below is a guest post from Roy Collver, President, OTBC Inc. Roy teaches Condensing Boilers in Hydronic Systems, a 6-week course where students optimize system designs and control strategies to take full advantage of the energy savings and comfort benefits boilers have to offer.

Who Should Read This: 

Heating professionals
Radiant heating experts
Heating installers
Heating engineers

Learning Takeaways: 

ECM technology is going to have a […]

February 9th, 2015|Categories: Boilers, Hydronic Heating|Tags: , , , |