That’s up 1% from the year before, according to the Census Bureau.

Hacker Industries Inc. introduces GYP-SPAN® Radiant Commercial Grade (CG) formulated for uniform heat transfer and higher surface and compressive strength to withstand the heavy trade activity related to commercial construction sites.

Design, control and installation of radiant systems have been made much easier with the introduction of Taco Inc.’s all-in-one injection mixing system – the Radiant Mixing Block.

Bradford White offers two new products featuring a Vitraglas® coated, double-wall heat exchanger coil.

Overview: An installer has decided to use a mod/con boiler with a high head loss characteristic and connects it to the rest of the system as a secondary circuit with its own circulator. The two load circuits require the same water temperature, so he connects them as shown.

The Ancient Romans practically invented central heating with their version of underfloor radiant heating called a “hypocaust.”

Mark your calendars for Sept. 13-16, 2007, to attend the second annual Oil Heat Retreat hosted by the NAOHSM at the beautiful Red Jacket Mountain View Resort located in the heart of the Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire.

Volunteers of America is still seeking volunteers with professional craftsmen skills to help in the rebuilding of the Gulf States, which are still in critical need of assistance after Hurricane Katrina.

ICC has also announced it will move its world headquarters into a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building in the nation's Capitol.

The International Code Council partnered with FEMA and the National Institute of Building Sciences to develop an easy-to-understand guide to help homebuilders, code officials, contractors and other non-engineers understand earthquake design requirements for homes.