Download or read book Radiant Floor Heating Second Edition written by R. Dodge Woodson and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2010-01-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest radiant floor heating methods and materials In this fully updated guide, master plumber and long-time contractor R. Dodge Woodson explains, step by step, how to install, test, and debug in-floor heating systems--the healthy, quiet, economical, and clean heating method. Radiant Floor Heating, Second Edition now offers details on alternative fuel sources and covers new material options and installation procedures, updated code information, and state-of-the-art piping and heating equipment. Revised illustrations featuring modern products are included in this practical resource. Get everything you need to: Understand and explain the advantages of in-floor radiant heating Select superior equipment--tubing, boilers, expansion tanks, pumps, and controls Install embedded and dry radiant heat systems in new or existing homes Incorporate hot water heating into your designs Set up heating zones for variable temperatures throughout a house Design a solar-powered system Use alternative fuel sources Provide outdoor ice removal and other amenities Troubleshoot and repair system problems

Download or read book How to Install and Repair Radiant Floor Heating written by The Fix-It Guy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tired of drafty floors and uneven heat distribution? How to Install and Repair Radiant Floor Heating is your ultimate guide to transforming your home into a warm, cozy sanctuary. This comprehensive DIY manual empowers homeowners and professionals alike to harness the power of radiant heat, saving energy, increasing comfort, and adding value to your property. Embrace the luxury of radiant warmth! This book unveils: Expert Installation Techniques: Master the art of installing radiant floor heating systems, from planning and design to piping and control system setup, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. Comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide: Diagnose and fix common issues like leaks, uneven heating, and system malfunctions, keeping your radiant floor system running smoothly. Energy Efficiency & Cost Savings: Discover how radiant floor heating can significantly reduce your energy bills and contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. DIY or Professional Installation: Weigh the pros and cons of tackling the project yourself or hiring a professional, providing clear guidance for your specific needs. Advanced System Design: Explore options for zoned heating, hydronic systems, and integrating radiant floor heating with other home comfort systems. Beyond the Basics: This book delves deeper into: Understanding Radiant Heat Technology: Demystify the science behind radiant floor heating, helping you make informed decisions about system design and components. Material Selection & Preparation: Choose the right materials for your project, including tubing, manifolds, and insulation, and prepare your subfloor for optimal performance. Safety First: Prioritize safety throughout the installation and repair process, following essential guidelines to protect yourself and your home. Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tips: Learn how to maintain your radiant floor heating system for peak efficiency and longevity, and troubleshoot common issues effectively. Maximizing Comfort & Energy Savings: Discover strategies to optimize your radiant floor heating system for maximum comfort and energy efficiency, including temperature control and zoning. This book is an investment in your home's comfort and value! Discover: The Satisfaction of DIY: Experience the pride of installing your own radiant floor heating system, saving money and gaining valuable skills. Enhanced Home Value: Increase your property's value with the added comfort and energy efficiency of radiant floor heating. Year-Round Comfort: Enjoy even, consistent warmth throughout your home, eliminating cold drafts and uneven heat distribution. Energy Savings & Sustainability: Reduce your carbon footprint and lower energy bills with a highly efficient heating system. Upgrade your home comfort today! Order How to Install and Repair Radiant Floor Heating and unlock the secrets to a warmer, healthier, and more energy-efficient home. Experience the luxury of radiant floor heating firsthand!

Download or read book Modern Hydronic Heating For Residential and Light Commercial Buildings written by John Siegenthaler and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-07-25 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From simple applications to multi-load / multi-temperature systems, learn how to use the newest and most appropriate hydronic heating methods and hardware to create system the deliver the ultimate in heating comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency. Heavily illustrated with product and installation photos, and hundreds of detailed full-color schematics, MODERN HYDRONIC HEATING, 3rd EDITION is a one-of-a-kind comprehensive reference on hydronic heating for the present and future. It transforms engineering-level design information into practical tools that can be used by technical students and heating professional alike. This revised edition features the latest design and installation techniques for residential and light commercial hydronic systems including use of renewable energy heat sources, hydraulic separation, smart circulators, distribution efficiency, thermal accumulators, mixing methods, heat metering, and web-enabled control methods. Everyone involved in the heating trade will benefit from this preeminent resource of the North American heating industry. It is well-suited for use in a formal education course, self-study, or as an on the job reference. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Download or read book Hacking the Earthship written by Rachel Preston Prinz and published by Archinia Press. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 597 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hacking the Earthship: In Search of an Earth-Shelter that Works for EveryBody is a comprehensive collection of academic and in-the-field research findings on Earthships, combined with practical how-to advice for designing and financing your own truly sustainable earth-sheltered home. Rachel Preston Prinz and contributing authors discuss the history, research, design issues, and evolution of Earthships, drawing on the knowledge of thousands of builders, craftsmen, and designers who have mastered the art of earth sheltering. Then, they walk readers step by step through design, offering a wealth of resources that can inspire, inform, and educate. Within, readers will find the tools needed to understand their place's culture, architecture, and climate... and the ideal building methods for their climate, personality, values, and budget. THE NEW GENERATION OF EARTHSHIP ENTHUSIASTS: • Does not want to cart questionable building materials long distances and call it “green”. • Wants to build locally and naturally… and they want to build it themselves. • Wants their buildings to be cool in summer, warm in winter, the humidity to be predictable and regular; and they want to minimize pests and allergens. • Wants to be able to get a permit and insurance, and resell their homes if they want to; or pass them on if they can. • They want a smaller home that is “just right”… for their budget, time, ability, energy use, and maintenance. • They want to make their home easy to manage, maintain, and get around in, even if they are in a walker or wheelchair. • They want their home to feel like it is made from and relating to the earth: in views, in light, in fresh air, in the ability to grow food, and in a beautiful landscape that supports the home. Finding the balance between all these desires is a delicate and lengthy process of discernment, study, and goal-setting. That is what this book aims to help you do. Chapter 1 THE EARTHSHIP REALITY PROJECT discusses the issues and resolutions of the design. Chapter 2 THE SCIENCE: ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND TIRE OFF-GASSING reviews academic and scientific research on Earthships. Chapter 3 A WAY FORWARD discusses financing and insurance, minimizing waste, managing the build, visioning, and Code requirements. Chapter 4 THE BUILDING’S CONTEXT AND SITE addresses the site and landscape. Chapter 5 DESIGNING FOR THERMAL COMFORT addresses natural, mechanical, and design options for improving thermal performance. Topics covered include passive solar design; thermal mass versus insulation; earth-coupling versus earth-sheltering; thermal and moisture protection; and natural ventilation. Chapter 6 THE STRUCTURAL SYSTEM addresses the ways we can form the building’s structure. Chapter 7 THE ENCLOSURE SYSTEM outlines the construction of the building’s envelope or skin. We discuss traditional earthship building blocks like tire, glass, and can walls, as well as alternative systems like adobe, cob, rammed earth, earthbags, wood block concrete forms, timber frame, log, cordwood, and strawbale buildings. We also cover various roofing options as well as doors and windows. Chapter 8 ROOMS, SPACES, COLORS, & TEXTURES discusses how we can create a home we love. Chapter 9 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS outlines basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing considerations, especially on-grid systems since those are what make an Earthship most affordable. Chapter 10 IMBUING SPACE WITH SPIRIT addresses psychological and spiritual aspects of design. Chapter 11 CONCLUSION: A NEW SET OF EARTH-SHELTER BUILDING CRITERIA Chapter 12 OVERWHELMED? NEED HELP? discusses some helpful tips if you hire an architect or residential designer . The APPENDICES offer resources and worksheets. Portions of the proceeds will go to our non-profit architectural education programs ARCHITECTURE FOR EVERYBODY and BUILT FOR LIFE.

Download or read book Home Repair Wisdom Know How written by Fine Homebuilding and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2017-05-09 with total page 3193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is the essential go-to book for every home project and repair, from basic wiring to full kitchen renovations. Featuring step-by-step instructions from the pages of Fine Homebuilding magazine, one of the most trusted sources on home repair and construction, Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is organized into topics including: The Basic Tool Kit Fixing a Leaky Faucet Stain Removal Repairing a Wood Surface Replacing a Toilet Fine Points of Applying Paint Roof Repair Fixing Large and Small Appliances Home Safety and Security Energy Alternatives And so much more! Packed with tried and true advice from leaders in the industry and hundreds of photographs, charts, and sidebars, Home Repair Wisdom & Know-How is a must-have for any homeowner. This book is also a part of the Know-How series which includes other titles such as: Woodworking Wisdom & Know-How Natural Healing Wisdom & Know-How Craft Wisdom & Know-How Garden Wisdom & Know-How

Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Home Repair and Improvement 3rd Updated Edition written by Editors of Creative Homeowner and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 2412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: · Ultimate DIY resource shows readers everything they need to know about plumbing and electrical repairs, heating and cooling, roofing and siding, remodeling, and so much more · Offers plenty of direct DIY wisdom on how to make the most of a home · Includes more than 2,300 how-to photos and 800 drawings · New edition of this best-selling home improvement manual includes recent code updates and changes, plus information on USB outlets, AFCI/GFCI breakers, and tankless water heaters

Download or read book Eichler Homes written by Jerry Ditto and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1995-11 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catalogue of an exhibition held at the Faculty of Architecture Gallery, Architecture II Building (main floor), the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, September 10-28, 1998.

Download or read book Rules of Thumb for Home Building Improvement and Repair written by Katie Hamilton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-09-01 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before you drive that first nail, this is the guide youneed--thousands of hints, tips, and professional tricks of thetrade Authoritative, detailed, and fully illustrated, Rules of Thumb forHome Building, Improvement, and Repair gives you all the insideinformation you need to make your home improvement project gofaster and easier. For this all-in-one volume, do-it-yourselfexperts Gene and Katie Hamilton, founders of the online serviceHouseNet, have distilled the best professional home repair andremodeling information. Rules of Thumb will help you avoid the costly headaches that canresult from using the wrong materials, amounts, or measurements.Here in plain English are all the technical standards andspecifications for lumber, fasteners and adhesives, carpentry,plumbing, electrical wiring, painting, walls, ceilings and floors,doors and windows, weatherizing and climate control, exteriors,asphalt, concrete, masonry, and more. Plus, you'll discovertime-tested procedures that get you the results you want everytime. Whatever project you're about to begin, Rules of Thumb for HomeBuilding, Improvement, and Repair is the first place to look forprofessional advice. Acclaimed do-it-yourself experts Gene and Katie Hamilton are theauthors of many successful books and magazine articles onremodeling and repair. In addition to their nationally syndicatednewspaper column, "Do It Yourself--Or Not?" they are the creatorsof HouseNet, an online home improvement service on America Online(keyword: housenet) and on the Internet (www.housenet.com). Theyhave been on the Today show, Dateline, and CNN and have beenwritten about in Newsweek and other national publications. TheHamiltons live in Maryland.

Download or read book Pumping Away and Other Really Cool Piping Options for Hydronic Systems written by Dan Holohan and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I wrote this book to describe the beautiful workings of hydronic heating systems and I tried to use words that made the subject spring to life in a visual way. It's been one of my best-selling books for years. I kept the drawings simple. Even if you've never worked with hydronics before, you'll be able to follow these drawings. The first part deals with boiler-room piping and explains how you can put the discoveries of the late, great Gil Carlson to work for you. If you pipe Gil's way, you'll save time, money and never again have to bleed radiators. Thousands of installers have reported great success by following the principles in the first part of this book. I wish I could take credit but the genius was Gil Carlson's. I just did my best to tell his story in plain English. The second half of the book takes the "Pumping Away" boiler-room piping design and applies it to a delicious menu of piping options. This is a book that you'll refer to again and again. It will save you time and money. And I guarantee that. - Dan Holohan

Download or read book Free Stuff for Home Repair on the Internet written by Judy Heim and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2001 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whatever the category of home repair, the authors have found Web sites with pertinent information. The sites include help on kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and roofs; guide to electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs; and projects for decks, yards, and grounds. 150 illustrations.

Download or read book Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction written by Steven Bliss and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-11-18 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive guide to material selection & installation It takes a wise choice of building materials and details to create durable, attractive, and affordable custom homes and remodeling projects. Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction provides up-to-date, field-tested recommendations that help professionals balance cost and performance when designing and building residential projects. Steven Bliss, former editorial director of The Journal of Light Construction and founding editor of Progressive Builder, draws on his extensive knowledge as a practicing builder, designer, and construction editor to help building professionals select the right materials for every job and install them with confidence. This one-stop resource covers the real-world challenges of material selection and installation so designers, contractors, and building owners can make informed decisions for all major building components. Useful to architects, designers, and specifiers--as well as contractors, builders, and developers--Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction features: * More than 200 photos and illustrations of critical residential construction details * Installation tips and cautions that help prevent costly product failures * Descriptions of the latest composites and synthetics that are changing the way we build * Easy-to-use charts for making quick product comparisons * An authoritative guide to indoor air quality and healthy house construction

Download or read book The AdSense Code written by Joel Comm and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hidden on the Internet, scattered among billions of Web pages, are the clues to an incredible secret. For those who know the secret, the result is untold wealth. Each month, a small group of people put their knowledge of Google AdSense to use and receive four and five-figure checks from Google. And untold numbers of additional site owners are regularly generating supplemental income via AdSense while they play, sleep and eat. A New York Times Best Seller, The AdSense Code is now revised and updated in the definitive resource that reveals proven online strategies for creating passive income with Google AdSense. The AdSense Code reveals hands-on solutions to many of the concerns and challenges faced by content publishers in their quest to attract targeted traffic, improve content relevance and increase responsiveness to AdSense ads--using easy and legitimate techniques that have worked for those who know the secrets. Google AdSense expert, Joel Comm, provides you with the keys you need to "crack" The AdSense Code and unlock the secrets to making money online.

Download or read book A Guide to Residential Wood Heating written by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication is intended to help plan a successful installation of a wood-burning heating system and to use the system in the most safe and effective way. Topics covered include: low-emission wood burning technology; wood heating options, including space heaters, wood stoves, conventional and high-efficiency fireplaces, pellet stoves, high thermal mass masonry heaters, and central heating; planning a space heater installation; installation safety; installation of wood stoves and flue pipes; chimneys; avoiding wood smoke spillage; efficient wood combustion; purchasing and preparing the wood supply; calculating costs of heating; and heating system maintenance.

Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Electrical Repair written by Terry Meany and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-02-07 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Electrical Repair is a basic instruction manual on home wiring and repair. The book covers AC/DC, volts, watts, fuses, and circuit breakers, national and local codes, and caution signs and safety concerns. Learn when it's best to do–it–yourself and when you need to bring in the pros. Also covered are extension cords and multiple strips, switches and receptacles, installing fixtures and adding new circuits, and working around existing wiring.

Download or read book Modern Geothermal HVAC Engineering and Control Applications written by Jay Egg and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-06-05 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best practices for the design and engineering of geothermal HVAC systems With a focus on market needs and customer goals, this practical guide explains how to realize the full potential of geothermal HVAC by integrating hydronic systems and controls at maximum capacity. Modern Geothermal HVAC: Engineering and Control Applications explains how to engineer and specify geothermal HVAC for building projects in varying geographic regions. Typical details on control parameters are provided. By using the proven methods in this innovative resource, you will be able to develop highly efficient, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing geothermal HVAC systems. Coverage includes: Low-temperature geothermal or earth coupling Geothermal heat-pump equipment Variations in earth coupling Application of earth coupling with regard to site conditions Closed-loop earth coupling and fusion Intermediate heat exchanger usage in geothermal applications Standing column and open geothermal systems Fundamentals of comfort, psychrometrics, and thermodynamics Hydronic and air HVAC system basics Hydronic HVAC system equipment Variations and improvements to hydronic systems Control systems Load sharing and energy recovery Calculating system efficiencies, heat gain, and loss Geothermal rebates, incentives, and renewables legislation

Download or read book Audel HVAC Fundamentals Volume 3 written by James E. Brumbaugh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-08-06 with total page 709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep it cool or heat things up This third volume of Audel's HVAC Library gives you a comprehensive, hands-on guide to installing, servicing, and repairing all basic air-conditioning systems in both new and older construction. You'll also find complete coverage of specialized heating units-radiators, radiant heating systems, stoves, fireplaces, heat pumps, and indoor/outdoor pool heaters, plus fans, exhaust systems, air filters, and more. It's what you need to complete your HVAC reference library. * Make accurate calculations for AC system output * Tailor AC systems for older construction * Learn to install and service today's popular electronic air cleaners and filters * Service less common heating systems such as coal-fired furnaces * Install, maintain, and repair humidifiers and dehumidifers * Handle radiators, convectors, and baseboard heating units

Download or read book Popular Mechanics written by and published by . This book was released on 1955-10 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular Mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. Whether it’s practical DIY home-improvement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science -- PM is the ultimate guide to our high-tech lifestyle.