Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives

November 10, 2024

Our insulation contractor put up EPS boards on our basement walls and there are still several seams that have some decent-sized gaps. Some of those were filled with canned spray…

November 9, 2024

Rental home built in 1954.    Have had no electrical issues since purchased in 2020.Current tenant has notified us twice in the last month that the power is flickering on…

November 4, 2024

Hi there! First time posting here.I am converting a 10' x 10' shed into a tiny house in New Haven, CT and trying to figure out how to adequately control…

October 30, 2024

Hi all, longtime reader, new user here.I'm living in a home I built recently that is super tight and has bad air quality as a result. I need a fresh…

October 27, 2024

Hello Folks,I'm building a shop and looking for folks experience with ceiling insulation...The ceiling will eventually be T&G pine. The plan is to use a plastic vapor barrier and wondering…

September 22, 2024

Greetings,This is my first post to the forum (hi!)I am a fairly new homeowner (2 yrs) of a 1966 house in Southern Ontario, Canada. I recently needed to replace the…

September 16, 2024

I saw some one post a link to a Joe lstiburek article where he talks about using closed cell spray foam as an external insulation and secondary water barrier /…

September 15, 2024

We're working with a contractor to fix our crawlspace foundation.  It's failing due to frost heave and I suspect will have to be repoured.  Currently it's vented and unconditioned, but…

September 4, 2024

I'm ready to build an 8 x 20' living quarters in my 30 x 50 metal shed (not insulated) in Southwest Virginia. The living quarters will use a mini-split for…

September 2, 2024

I own the bungalow that was discussed in podcast episode #647. I'm renovating a small 6.5'x10' porch room to make it usable year-round, so insulation will be a top priority.…