Work in rural, suburban and urban communities all present a different set of challenges for the heating and cooling contractor. Most states have areas where all three exist within an hour’s drive, and depending on the service company’s territory, technicians may visit each in a single day. Lancaster, Pa., is one such place. For High Read more
machub
Historic houses are a common sight across New England, some dating back as far as the Revolutionary War and earlier. But while these homes out of history are beautiful, they present a hazard when it comes to renovation. One such house, a beautiful Arts and Crafts house in historic Arlington, Mass., was built in 1909 Read more
The Challenger, Triangle Tube’s high efficiency condensing gas boiler, features a newly upgraded system that allows for an AFUE of 95%– making it more energy efficient than ever. The Challenger has a reliable copper tube/aluminum block heat exchanger paired with an advanced control that automatically regulates the capacity of the boiler. As an added benefit Read more
Family owned and operated, Boston Standard Plumbing & Heating Inc. focuses on residential and light commercial service, repair and installation work. The company performs boiler, furnace, ductless system work, “and plain ol’ no-heat/no-ac calls. We pride ourselves on getting things done right the first time,” says owner, Joseph Wood. “We operate cleanly and foster a Read more
Today’s designers have a wide variety of balancing valve technologies to select from: static, dynamic and thermal, for example. Mark Olson, GM, reviews how the various designs differ and discusses their applications and comparative trade-offs. He uses cutaways, schematics and actual installation photos to provide a thorough summary of options available in today’s market. You’ll Read more