Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 106 of 903

BLOW-IN-BLANKET SYSTEM PROS AND CONS
October 26, 2011

I have been researching insulation systems and talking to people in the business. I think I understand the principles of thermodynamics, vapor barriers, ventilation, air intrusion, etc. However, I am amazed…
Replacing Refractory Assembly
October 25, 2011

I have a vermont castings encore 2550 and need to replace the Refractory Assembly. Can anyone help?? Do I need to take the back off? If so, what do I…
Blow-in Insulation: FiberGlass vs. Cellulose?
October 24, 2011
venting closed cell spray foam insulation in dormer roof
October 24, 2011

Should we or shouldn't we use proper vents when we have the closed cell spray foam installed between the rafters of our dormer roof? I've researched and seen 2 different…
Extruded Polystyrene vapor barrier?
October 23, 2011

I've been trying to beef up my attic insulation. I have a kneewall with faced fiberglass batts between the 2x4 studs. I've already air sealed all the gaps and holes…
Add poly-iso as thermal break to exterior?
October 23, 2011

I've got an old 1950 cape cod. 2x4 construction, 3/4" shiplap, then tar paper, then cedar shingles (about 3/4-1" due to overlap), then they put on some 1/2" furring strips…
What would happen if I filled my 12 foot long drop ceiling over kitchen cabinets with blow-in insulation?
October 23, 2011

Tha reason I ask is because they are located in a nearly impossible place in the attic to get to in order to seal them before I have at least…
Air sealing recessed cans with aluminum tape?
October 21, 2011
Adding spray foam to existing fiberglass filled ceiling
October 21, 2011

I have a client who was interested in removing the drywall and fiberglass insulation from her garage ceiling then having spray foam added to the joist bays and re-drywalling the…
Foil against the sheetrock?
October 20, 2011

I'm midway through some attic insulation upgrades and someone just mentioned to me that "people" were using foil in the attic to reflect heat back into the house. Unfortunately, I…

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