Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 125 of 903

January 28, 2011

I have an insulation project that will need approx. 75-100 bag of cellulose.   Is there any other place to purchase this other than the big box stores? It has…

January 26, 2011

Repair man charged to look at it and said it is a big problem, did not offer any possible simple solutions.  If the expansion tank reads 0 could that cause…

January 25, 2011

i live in NH and my house looks very picturesque with all the icicles hanging off of it.  Fortunately I haven't had any leaks from ice dams because when the…

January 25, 2011

What do you think of that article?  Found myself confused as the math didn't seem to work, and much of the article accurately identified the potential risks of this approach.…

January 24, 2011

This is a philosphic question but with a practical application.  Thought about as it is -25 here in Ontario this morning. We are considering yet another new house project.  This…

January 24, 2011

I'm planning a remodel of a bathroom in our 1920's house and wondering whether polyiso foam boards would be a good option for insualating the stud bays (so cut to…

January 23, 2011

i have a single story slabed ranch, oil fuel w/hot water baseboard threw out.. my house mesures 25' x 55' if you could imagine one contionus loop around the exterior…

January 23, 2011

5 years ago we put on a new roof. Lindal cedar home with cathedral ceilings. the new roof had interior 1" cedar boards, next 12"fiberglass un faced batts, next those…

January 23, 2011

I was reading an article in which they placed 4" rigid foam over an existing roof, then plywood sheathing, then shingles. I'm considering taking that approach to insulate my massive…

January 22, 2011

Why do Canadian contractors love rock wool insulation. If the fire resistant factor is a good reason, does it need to be covered after installation? I have crawl spaces that…