Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 109 of 903

September 20, 2011

Am working on my 2nd floor dormer replacing some wood trim and repainting it.  While doing so I found that the sides of the dormer has three layers -- the…

September 20, 2011

I'm pulling out the r-19 fiberglass insulation in my crawlspace joists and wish to insulate the block walls instead.  How thick do I go?  I live in Southern NY state. …

September 19, 2011

On to the basement.  I was planning to use ICF but after carefull reading of a building science article on the topic I am having second thoughts. http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-1003-building-america-high-r-foundations-case-study-analysis

September 14, 2011

I am planning a new construction in zone 7 (cold).  I will be using 2 x 6, 24" oc advanced framing with 2" closed cell spray foam and cellulose fill…

September 13, 2011

Hi all, I am preparing to reside my house in central South Carolina.  I currently have the original T111 siding installed over 1/2" extruded polystyrene (blue Dow) without an internal…

September 5, 2011

I am insulating un-conditioned storage space in 1-1/2 story house, central NC.  Items stored in the space suffer from heat/cool cycling as well as summer humidity.  Also, there's only a…

August 29, 2011

I need to vent propane refrigereators in fire lookouts.  It will be similar to the attached picture.  Any recommendations for a brand/model of insulated exhaust pipe to use?  

August 28, 2011

I'd like some more professional HVAC opinions on my dilemma. We have a two story home with forced hot air heating. Added central A/C recently. Plenty cool downstairs, upstairs not…

August 25, 2011

I have been searching various websites as to what is the best options for insulating underneath the floor in my unheated attic. This is a 2 family house with unheated…

August 24, 2011

I plan to air seal my attic and put down additional insulation this fall. Before I do that, I'd like to resolve the matter of the range hood in my…