Max Sherman

An Easier Way to Measure Duct Leaks

Author: Iain Walker and Max Sherman

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September 01, 2002

Finally, a duct leakage measurement that HVAC contractors might even love. [continue reading]

What's Up with Duct Tape?

Author: Iain Walker and Max Sherman

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November 01, 2004

New tests for duct tape include testing the strapping that holds duct connections together and testing the longevity of duct sealants. [continue reading]

Editorial: ERVs Get The Yellow Flag

Author: Max Sherman

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September 01, 2010

As we make homes tighter, we need to provide ventilation, which costs energy. One way to reduce the energy impact of that ventilation is to use an air-to-air heat recovery system. A heat recovery ventilator (... [continue reading]

The Landlord-Tenant Quandary: March/April 1994

Author: Max Sherman

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March 01, 1994

As a residential energy auditor for a western New York utility, and with several hundred audits completed, it has become obvious to me where the greatest energy savings potential exists. [continue reading]

Can Duct Tape Take the Heat?

Author: Max Sherman and Iain Walker

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July 01, 1998

Most duct leakage could be prevented with proper duct sealing. But field examinations often find seals failing over time. [continue reading]