Archives: Mechanical

Winter Window Condensation Problems

By Todd Fratzel on Air Conditioning

If you live in a cold part of the country you are familiar with condensation and ice forming on the inside of windows. This problem is becoming more prevalent with new home construction due in part to the increased insulation and “tightness” of the houses. As the temperatures continue to drop outside I receive lots…

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Radiant Heat | New Construction

By Todd Fratzel on Air Conditioning

Radian heat has become very popular in today’s new home construction in cold climates. Once again I’m going to share some of my experience with my own house and others that we have recently built for customers. Radiant heat offers both energy savings along with comforts for home owners. There are many different types of…

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Structured Wiring | Technology Backbone

By Todd Fratzel on Electrical

Structured Wiring Technology Today’s new homes are much more technologically advanced than in the past. One of the biggest advances lately is the use of “structured wiring” in homes. Structured wiring consists of installing a bundled wire package that typically contains two RG6 and two Cat5e or Cat6 cables. The cables are bundled together into…

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