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Heating options for radiant flooring
May 29, 2011

I have a 7 year old house with a radiant heating system on the lower level (forced air throughout). My 75 gallon closed system water heater, which supplies hot water…
Furring 2 x 8 for insulation
May 24, 2011

I have framed up a new garage with a habitable space above. The garage has 12/12 pitch with 2x8 rafters. Code requires R-38 insulation which needs 12" for bats (my…
Insulating attached garage
May 22, 2011

I'm planning on insulating my 11x20' garage this season to function as a 4 season shop space. Wall constrruction is 2x4, 16" OC with brick exterior and plaster lathe/sheetrock interior.…
SPF in a damp crawl space?
May 22, 2011

I have house built in '52 on expansive soil. The crawl space soil stays damp year round. I have plastic sheeting on the soil; it is not sealed to the…
Planning for heat pump lines through conc. wall pour
May 18, 2011

I am hoping to place some 3" ducts or similar for the installer to thread the lines from a air source heat pump into the mechanical room. The mech room…
Wire Break Location Direct Burial 120V
May 15, 2011

1/2 acre backyard. outlets in each corner powered by direct burial wire 120V. GFI opens when breaker is closed. How do I locate the break, argh!
Insulation In Basement & Crawl Space
May 14, 2011

I need help trying to figure out the type of insulation to use in the crawl space and unfinished portion of my basement. I live in central Ohio in a…
boiler ?calcification? question
May 12, 2011

A plumber just left after removing an old boiler that provided hot water for a radiant floor system and it provided domestic hot water as well. After he disconnected the…
Noise of mechanicals in attic
May 12, 2011

New 1200 sq ft home in western NC building with SIPs, insulated slab on grade and insulated under rafters (roof) thus conditioned attic space. It is proposed to put all mechanicals including…
Wiring an Outdoor kitchen Island
May 9, 2011

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