Small Planet Supply has been a leading distributor of SIGA tapes and membranes in North America longer than any other company. With a SIGA webinar on the schedule this week, we took the opportunity to interview Small Planet Supply Founder and CEO Albert Rooks. He shared how SIGA has influenced his journey and transformed high-performance building practices in North America.
Read MoreImagine your home as a living, breathing organism. The walls are its bones, the plumbing is its veins, and the electrical system is its nervous system. But what about the air inside? Just like your body needs lungs to draw in fresh air and expel the old, your home needs a system that can breathe. Enter Zehnder Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) and Enthalpy Recovey Systems (ERV) - essentially the lungs of your home.
Read Morehen we think about the comfort of our homes or workplaces, indoor air quality (IAQ) often isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. We’re quick to consider aesthetics, energy efficiency, or even layout, but the air we breathe inside these spaces, which plays a crucial role in our well-being is often ignored. With most people spending about 90% of their time indoors, IAQ can directly affect our health, mood, and productivity. And here’s the kicker: the materials used in your building or renovation project can make or break your indoor air quality.
At Small Planet Supply, we believe that creating healthier indoor environments starts with smarter choices in building materials. Let’s dive into how you can make those choices to improve your IAQ and, ultimately, your quality of life.
Read Morehe Bainbridge Island Environmental Conference is an annual event that focuses on educating and engaging the community in discussions about environmental sustainability and conservation. The conference aims to inspire participants to take individual and collective action to address environmental issues that affect Bainbridge Island and the broader Puget Sound region.
Read MoreRecently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Mohit Gera, our Canadian Service Manager We discussed the nature of his work and the challenges he faces specifically while providing Zehnder service for both single-family and multi-family units.
Read MoreRecently we had the opportunity to check-in with Andrew Legge, Founder and Managing Partner of Havelock wool. We wanted to learn more about why he started Havelock wool, why he is so passionate about this product and why he thinks wool is an excellent choice for homeowners or builders who want to use natural insulation in their home or project.
Read MoreIn the field of sustainable building, choosing the right insulation material can significantly impact the environment, the overall performance of a structure and the carbon footprint.
Two standout natural insulation options are available through Small Planet Supply: ThermaCork expanded cork insulation and wool insulation from Havelock Wool. Both offer unique benefits, yet they cater to different needs and preferences. Let's delve into a comparison of these two innovative products to help you make an informed decision.
Read MoreThis year's been an exciting year for Small Planet Supply's WaterDrop line. The first factory assembled systems have been installed and system monitoring is has begun, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee toured our plant and distributors have been selectted for Washington, Oregon, California and British Columbia. Throughout 2023 the WaterDrop team has been working on new features for both our current systems and our Phase Change Material projects that are worth learning about. Small Planet Supply and WaterDrop CEO Albert Rooks details these innovations in this blog post.
Read MoreMaintaining a clean and efficient Zehnder Heat Recovery Ventilation system is crucial for ensuring its longevity and optimal performance. While Zehnder systems are designed to require minimal maintenance, there are a few essential tasks that homeowners should regularly perform. This blog post outlines the key maintenance steps to keep your Zehnder system running smoothly, including: changing filters, checking for blockages, cleaning the core, and maintaining the housing.
Read MoreLast month WaterDrop Systems completed installation and “handed over the keys” to a 14-skid pair project utilizing pre-manufactured plug and play heat pump water heater systems in Menlo Park, California. This project was the first large scale system manufactured by WaterDrop Systems. At this monumental moment, it seemed like a good time to share the history of how these systems progressed from an idea to reality. We also thought it would be a great chance to give a virtual tour of the installed skids in Menlo.
Read MoreOn June 13th, Small Planet Supply will be hosting a Fresh-r webinar. This session will include Fresh-r’s Philip Bredt as well as Josh Salinger, with Birdsmouth Construction, who will talk about his experience with installing and using a Fresh-r system in his home. Fresh-r has also introduced a new product called the Compac. To learn more about this product we interviewed Anas Patel, Project Manager with Small Planet Supply Canada, who has great familiarity with Fresh-r Heat Recovery Ventilators
Read MoreSmall Planet Supply Vancouver team member Mahta Najafian Razavi has worked for Small Planet Supply for a little over two years as a residential sales engineer. Mahta, originally from Iran, moved to Canada in December 2019 to pursue academic advancement and a career in the field of energy management. Attending university in Iran, she studied Textile Engineering but became interested in energy consumption issues. This interest led her to explore the Energy Management field further. Since no universities in Iran offering a major in Energy Management, she researched universities outside Iran and selected Canada, she chose Canada because of its exemplary educational system.
Read MoreNew buildings are going up all the time, along with progressively changing building codes. It can be hard to ‘design forward’ to keep up with the progression of energy efficiency. One of the biggest changes comes in the air sealing of the building envelope, calling for tighter sealing to aid in heat retention of the conditioned space. Tighter building envelopes mean little or no fresh air exchange, necessitating the need for supplemental ventilation for fresh air, and heat recovery to reduce temperature losses and maintain overall efficiency. Heat Recovery Ventilator systems like those from Zehnder are the best option for both tasks.
Read MoreWe’ve been doing Earth Day blogs for years, so coming up with a new Earth Day blog post topic was challenging. Then, it turns out a topic was right under our noses. Recently, Small Planet Supply joined Lacey MakerSpace. We joined to be able to get comfortable with machinery we don’t have now but might purchase in the future. However, once we learned more about what was available at makerspaces, there was several reasons why these spaces deserve a bit of recognition on Earth Day (and every day).
Read MoreNext month, Small Planet Supply is hosting a webinar featuring our own Eric Fenno, discussing the difference between centralized and decentralized heat recovery ventilator systems and what to consider when deciding which type of system is best for your home or build. This is the first time that we’ve offered this webinar. We wanted to know more about the webinar and what will be covered, so we sat down with Eric Fenno to learn more about what he has planned.
Read MoreSometimes it’s good to take make change gradually and sometimes it isn’t. A recently released report about refrigerant transition policy concretely challenges how the US proposed “mid-step” path for lower GWP refrigerants can damage our health, our economy, and our planet. Whether the current policy direction is driven by industry incumbency or patent laws, the consequences have potential to be dire for everyone.
Read MoreStarting next month, Harvest is rolling out an exciting upgrade to its already impressive Harvest pod system. This will be known as Harvest Open, and now homeowners will gain even more flexibility and compatibility in choosing their heating solutions. Harvest pods now seamlessly integrate with most heat pumps using a 24-volt control interface, a much-requested configuration. Dubbed Harvest Open, this allows homeowners to select the reversible (DX) heat pump and air handler that perfectly fit their needs, while still allowing the Harvest system to maintain control over energy use, thermal storage, and delivery.
Read MoreOur March 2024 webinar is focused on hydronics and will feature Small Planet Supply’s Eric Fenno. We interviewed Eric to learn more about why he wanted to do this webinar and how it can help our customers who might be considering a hydronic system in their home or build.
Read MoreIn the fast-paced world of construction and home improvement, building professionals are constantly on the lookout for innovative solutions to increase the quality and efficiency of their work. SIGA Rissan 430 Grey corners are a new product that can decrease the time it takes for high-performance window installation. Here’s more about how this product can improve your approach to window installations:
Read MoreWhen thinking about constructing homes or offices that are airtight and save energy, there’s a lot to remember and it can be easy forget about the small things. But it's those small things, like where pipes and wires go through walls, that can make a big difference in airtightness. That's where Fentrim® Grommets from SIGA come in.
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