Manual S Calculation: Is it required for building code compliance?
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Manual S is part of the Florida Building Code-Energy Conservation, Chapter 4, Section R403.7.1.1. It plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance [...]
Why are my windows sweating?
In the last 25 or 30 years we have seen a shift in the way residences are being built and the way occupants operate their homes. Homes are being built [...]
Florida Building Code,
Energy Conservation, 8th Edition (2023):
What is Changing and How Best to Prepare.
The next iteration of Florida Building Code, Energy Conservation, will go into effect at midnight on December 31, 2023. With the 8th edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC) comes [...]
Window Efficiency: What’s it all about?
We like windows in our homes. Windows provide some curb appeal, they let light into our homes, and they make us feel closer to the outdoors and nature. Windows can [...]
Why is 75ºF the standard indoor design cooling temperature and why should I not operate my home below 75ºF?
When people have a new home built, they want it to be pleasing to the eyes and comfortable to live in. In both cases, the home buyer already has [...]
Why Can’t Comfort be Achieved at 75 degrees Fahrenheit? Discover the Secret to Ultimate Home Comfort!
Have you ever found yourself setting your thermostat to a lower temperature because you just couldn't seem to reach the perfect level of comfort at 75 degrees Fahrenheit? Many [...]
Elite HVAC Manual-J Load Calculation – Explanation of Reports
Elite HVAC Manual-J Load Calculation – Explanation of Reports Load Preview Report – This report shows gain, loss and CFM values for the building and each system, zone and [...]
