Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 11 of 904

Attic Insulation Assembly in the South
January 6, 2023

I need help! The roof assembly for my attic on my personal new construction build has caused many sleepless nights. I’m hoping a few of you will provide ideas on…
Insulation & Air Barrier at T&G Wood Ceiling
December 28, 2022

Hi and sorry in advance if this is a repeat question.We are renovating a Cape Cod style cabin in upstate NY with the bedrooms located on the lofted second floor.…
HVAC Diffuser installation
December 25, 2022

Hi, the PO of our house finished the basement with a dropped ceiling. They ran HVAC ducts in several places, but did not bring the duct and diffuser flush with…
Superinsulated, unvented cellulose roof 1:12?
December 22, 2022

I have a 1:12 shed roof, parallel cord trusses which are 2'4" deep. I'm wondering what folks think about dense-packing them from below and calling it a wrap. Here's my reasoning:The…
Water vapor with wall Assembly with MGO
December 16, 2022

Hello folks, really appreciate this forum. We're building a modular home at zomes.com. This is a CAD of our latest model: https://autode.sk/3VeAzdTOur wall assembly is composed of the following layers from…
Best way to add insulation to log walls
December 8, 2022

So I just bought a 40 year old log (kit) home in Wyoming. I'd like to keep energy bills reasonable in the winter and there is some evidence of air…
Kitec (PEX-AL-PEX) use for hydronic floor heating
December 5, 2022

I have a coil of 1/2" IPEX Kitec tubing I would like to use for a loop of hydronic floor heating. I have learned it has been recalled and is…
HRV Controls
November 29, 2022

I am looking for clarification for when to operate an HRV using the Humidistat control vs. the Boost control. Also, does the boost control need to operate with the prior…
Rigid Foam on Interior Side of Wall for 1960’s Home Renovation
November 28, 2022

Hello - I am working on a renovation of a 1960's home in climate zone 6A in northern NY. My current wall assembly is comprised of cedar exterior siding, tar…
WINDOW CONDENSATION
November 26, 2022

My home is a 20 year colonial style house in Connecticut. On cold winter mornings (below 20 - 22 degrees), condensation forms on many/most of the windows. Indoor humidity ranges…

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