Articles by David Burd

Smoke Signals: Why Duct Liner Choice Could Impact Fire Safety

Delve into the fire and smoke safety considerations of duct liner materials in HVAC systems

June 24, 2026

The choice of duct liner materials in HVAC systems can significantly affect fire safety by impacting smoke development and spread, writes ES NEWS Guest Columnist David Burd of Owens Corning.

Rolling Out the Mat for a More Comfortable Home: Don’t 'Jump to Conclusions'

How HVAC Contractors Should Be Looking Beyond Equipment and Instead at the Whole Home

David Burd

December 11, 2024

Fan of the movie Office Space? There’s an important lesson HVAC contractors can take from the cult classic.

Insulating to mitigate HVAC duct noise

A more practical testing method

David Burd

July 1, 2024

The sound emitted when the air handling unit (AHU) starts up can make it hard for students to hear instruction or create a distraction for students trying to focus.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.

Articles by David Burd

Smoke Signals: Why Duct Liner Choice Could Impact Fire Safety

Rolling Out the Mat for a More Comfortable Home: Don’t 'Jump to Conclusions'

Insulating to mitigate HVAC duct noise

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