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Labor Day reminds us of the importance of our work and the value we bring to our company and our community. So take a break today, reflect, and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Happy Labor Day! #LaborDay #meaningfulwork #labordayweekend #renergize

Rheia is honored to have been involved in the Picket Fence idea house in Pittsburgh, PA highlighted in this article by Forbes. This innovative home demonstrates the benefits of using data and research to inform the design process; and shows how modular home building and the simplicity of the Rheia system are a great match. The Rheia air distribution system is located entirely within the home’s conditioned space delivering significant energy savings and labor costs. The duct system runs easily within the home’s open web truss structure provided by Allegheny Structural Components Inc., significantly reducing the time needed to install the Rheia system. With open web structures, duct runs from the manifold to the termination boots in each room are more direct. This minimizes the length of each duct run, helping to further minimize costs. In addition, the large spaces available in the truss system eliminated the risk of duct runs conflicting with the plumbing, ventilation, and electrical installations. The forward thinking approach adopted by the team at Structural Modular Innovations LLC utilized these features to their full benefit. #modular #offsite #innovation #housing #hvac

Upcoming FHA Minimum Energy Standards: What They Mean for Home Builders. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has updated its minimum energy standards, significantly impacting the residential construction industry. These changes represent a crucial step towards a more energy-efficient future for homeowners. At Rheia, we welcome these evolving standards, advocating for better building practices that align with and exceed energy efficiency expectations. The new FHA requirements will necessitate that homes meet or surpass the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which emphasizes insulation, air sealing, and HVAC efficiency. For builders, this marks a pivotal moment to reevaluate how to design and construct homes to ensure compliance while providing the comfort and efficiency that home buyers seek. Homeowners stand to gain from reduced energy costs and a more sustainable living space, positioning energy efficiency as a key selling point in the market. Tell us how the new FHA Energy Standards will influence your homebuilding business. https://lnkd.in/gXSMtayS #HomeBuilding #EnergyEfficiency #FHA #RheiaComfort #SustainableLiving #HVAC #BuildingInnovation

RHEIA, LLC is excited to be part of Matt Risinger's Build Show Network's Risinger Build Project in Texas. In this episode, our very own Gabe Lucero walks Matt through the Rheia solution, explaining the system's features and benefits. He discusses the durability of the Thermaflex duct and how our durable twist-on and snap-fit components eliminate the need for tape of mastic while achieving the performance and air tightness needed for high-performance homes. You can learn how easily the airflow to each duct can be adjusted to balance the home and meet the design intent outlined in the Manual J load calculations. Lastly, Gabe and Matt demonstrate how quickly an entire floor of ductwork can be installed in just a couple of hours. A future episode will walk through the balancing process using the Rheia Verify app. The Rheia-specific segment is from 10:25 to 22:15. #innovation #ductwork #hvac #highperformancehomes #energystar #mattrisinger #thebuildshow #risingerbuild #rheiallc #residentialconstruction # https://lnkd.in/eTqxQDdb

As a leading designer of RHEIA, LLCduct systems, builders nationwide trust our team of HVAC design experts to conduct thorough and individualized designs of this efficient air flow system. Contact our team today to get started before your next build to ensure your Rheia duct designs are perfectly created to optimize the home's energy efficiency and homeowner comfort.

Maximizing HVAC installation quality with Rheia Verify at the Rough-In Stage. The increased adoption of new technologies that help HVAC contractors is encouraging. Some great tools are available to help run a better business, manage jobs and crews, improve the equipment start-up process, and provide better customer service. One powerful tool that’s making a difference in the residential new construction segment is Rheia Verify, a free tool for new construction HVAC contractors to manage and balance their Rheia air distribution system installations. Typically used on completion of the home during equipment start-up, Rheia Verify is an easy-to-use balancing process. But it doesn't only have to be done at system start-up. Using Rheia Verify during the rough-in stage also makes a lot of sense. The HVAC technician can measure the airflow balance and use it to check installation quality by identifying and correcting issues that impact airflow performance early before the drywall goes up saving time, money, and resources. It can be used as a spot check for a new plan, or on every installation as needed. How valuable would it be to discover a pinched or damaged duct before drywall versus after? The rough-in stage is a great time to fine-tune HVAC system installs, and Rheia Verify makes it easier than ever. #HVAC #ConstructionInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #HomeBuilding #RheiaVerify

Rheia is the preferred air distribution solution for the ProBuilder Idea Home Picket Fence Factory-built modular construction is a perfect fit for the Rheia air distribution system. Our air distribution technology enhances HVAC systems using small-diameter ducts and engineered high-performance fittings. Patented snap-fit, sealed connections eliminate tape or mastic, ensuring quick, easy installations; a must-have for the factory-built modules used in the Picket Fence Idea Home built by Structural Modular Innovations LLC Rheia's role in advancing HVAC technology is showcased, particularly our commitment to improving energy efficiency and indoor comfort in modern homes. The article explores how our solutions are designed to meet the demands of today’s discerning homeowners, ensuring better air distribution, simplified installation, and reduced energy consumption. https://buff.ly/3WJ8X3b Check out the full story to learn more about the project. #HVAC #HomeBuilding #Innovation #EnergyEfficiency #Rheia #Probuilder #SMIHomes

If you want to understand the breakdown of residential energy uses across the US, check out this US Energy Information Administration dashboard. This interactive experience provides detailed U.S. residential energy consumption data based on the Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS). It features maps and visualizations showing energy consumption patterns by region, fuel type, and household characteristics. You can explore factors influencing energy use, such as income, housing type, and climate. Explore the resource here: https://buff.ly/3yGHZRJ

As codes require homes to be built tighter and more energy efficient, your team on the job site needs to understand the how, what, where, and why of air sealing a home. Rheia has partnered with CI to create a 5-part video course on Air Sealing best practices. It's 100% free and available here. https://buff.ly/3X47ztn or on the Construction Instruction app, which is also free! #Rheia #airsealing #homebuilding #constructiontraining #IAQ #energyefficiency #lowACH

As building codes continue to push for greater energy efficiency, production homebuilders are exploring new approaches to moving ductwork into the home's conditioned space. In particular, single-story homes are challenging when transitioning ductwork from unconditioned spaces like attics and crawlspaces into conditioned spaces. A recent fact sheet from the Department of Energy outlines various strategies for incorporating ducts into conditioned spaces in single-story, slab-on-grade homes in hot, dry climates. The analysis covers performance, cost, installation time, and more for several duct installation methods. This research validates the value proposition of Rheia's compact homerun approach: 1. Energy Efficiency: All duct location strategies outperform traditional vented attic systems, with inside-the-house systems delivering improved energy savings. 2. Cost Considerations: The homerun approach offers the lowest total costs and improved constructability. 3. Installation: Compact ducts located inside conditioned space can reduce installation time and are safer for the installation crew. 4. Durability and Design: Ducts in conditioned space are durable because they pose minimal condensation risks and have fewer potential leakage points. Bringing HVAC ductwork into the conditioned space is a step forward in reducing energy use and enhancing home comfort and durability. Rheia has proven to be the easiest and most cost-effective way to achieve that goal. You can review the report here: https://buff.ly/4fFNwst #EnergyEfficiency #HVAC #HomeBuilding #Sustainability #Innovation #Ductwork #Construction #Rheia,LLC