Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 129 of 903

December 26, 2010

I removed the old gas wall heater and would like to replace it with a small gas fireplace. The vent goes out the roof and if possible I would like…

December 24, 2010

This is a continuation of another post but the focus is a bit different so... I am building a 25x25, two story that will be heated mostly with a centrally…

December 24, 2010

Hello all, I'm going to be building a shed out back of my house.  I want to get electricity to the site before I get the crushed stone that I'm…

December 23, 2010

Looking to insulate my garage(new construction) with a bonus room above.It's a 3 bay garage approx.36'x26'(843 sq ft ceiling)  12' ceilings 2x10 ceiling joist 2x4(585sq ft ) walls.

December 23, 2010

The walls of my basement are studded and insulated with fiberglass. Ceiling is not insulated.  Rim joists are not insulated.I would like to insulate the rim joists. From what I've…

December 23, 2010

I have a 100 yr old home in northern NJ that has a two level enclosed porch.  Last summer I renovated the first floor by removing the wall coverings (stucco)…

December 22, 2010

I'm getting glass doors for my fireplace and want them to be installed slightly inset and mortared in. The stone around the firebox opening were cut to fit against a…

December 21, 2010

Hi all, I could use a little help with selecting a thermostat for a gas fired steam heat system.  This is a house I own which my mother lives in. …

December 20, 2010

Is there any problem with stuffing unfaced fiberglass insulation within the air gap formed between a brick fireplace and its external brick chimney (I.e., where the firplace goes through the…

December 19, 2010

All, I am building a new home in the desert -- Scottsdale -- and need professional input on insulation and roofing.   With 2x6 exterior walls and 12" flat roof,…