We are all concerned about the impact of climate change on BC. How best to prepare for changing weather patterns in the future, when planning for a new heating and cooling system? What can a responsible property owner or manager do to maintain a sustainable footprint?...
With recent advancements in technology and a surge of consumer interest, smart home technology is making it easier than ever to keep our lives humming along. Let’s look at the devices on the market to manage many aspects of your home environment intuitively and...
Commercial buildings require a make-up air unit (MUA) in order to regulate the fresh air replacement for air lost through vents and exhaust systems. Our goal when planning a new system is to protect the health and safety of a building’s occupants while providing...
If your home or office has circulating heat and/or air conditioning, you have a duct system within the floors and walls of your structure. As air is pushed through your system, if the ducts are not clear and clean, you are unintentionally spreading air-borne...
When it comes to an efficient HVAC system for your home, various components need to be considered. One such component is your hot water tank. The traditional, grey, vertical hot water tank is a common choice for households. But what about the newer advanced tankless...
Fireplaces are among the top amenities for homeowners when scouting for a new residence in the Okanagan Valley. As per the National Association for Home Builders (NAHB), they rank second after outdoor patios and decks. These are traditionally built in when a home is...
In the spectrum of HVAC systems, there is an important appliance called the packaged rooftop heating and cooling unit (or RTU). As the name suggests, RTUs get placed on the roof of single-story retail outlets and small commercial buildings. They provide conditioned...
Now that the harsh cold winter has arrived, it is time to check your heating system, and this means the boiler. Whether you are in an office building, school, hospital, or manufacturing facility, you’ll be depending on a commercial boiler. If you are toying around...
Installing or upgrading exhaust fans within commercial businesses has become more crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic. These fans protect the health and safety of employees and customers.An industrial exhaust fan provides air circulation. It comes in a range of flow...
Say that you have both a home office upstairs and a family room in the basement of your multi-storey home. You probably spend a great amount of your time in the home office, Mondays to Fridays, and evenings and weekends in the basement. In such situations, you want...