Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 143 of 903

radiant floor insulation over sealed crawl space
June 28, 2010

I'm seeking advice on the proper insulation facing to use. The floor is radaint heated and the crawel space is sealed shut and uses a dehumidifyer to control any moisture.…
Flat Roof Drainage
June 27, 2010

Hello I was looking to get some opinions on flat roof drainage systems The roof will be covered with a white PVC membrane from IB Roof Systems. I am looking…
Catherdral Ceiling, Current Best Practice
June 26, 2010

My home shop has a 'cathedral' ceiling with 2x10 rafters and 1/2" OSB, then shingles. The insulation is a 1/2" foil board 'trough - spacer' to give a 1" air…
Zone Perfect two zone controller problems
June 26, 2010

I have a two zone controller made by Zone Perfect. It is two years old and broke. Warrenty is a whopping 1 year. I live above Sacramento and this unit…
HVAC comparison, cost effectiveness, is used ok, novice needs help
June 21, 2010

I am putting in central air/heat in a mountain house of about 700 sq. ft. You only need air about twice a year but it will be a selling point…
Two Speed Trane A/C condenser: How do you know
June 20, 2010

I have a Trane two speed outside condenser and variable speed indoor blower. As I understand it, in the outside unit, Trane has a smaller compressor for the low speed and when demand…
Looking to the southern sun
June 17, 2010

The key to solar energy is facing a building to the south, to maximize the solar gain. Can someone please suggest the best ways to accurately orient the structure for…
Electrical Generator Q
June 17, 2010

I have the opportunity to purchase a diesel generator. The output is 240/416 3ph 400Hz and 120/204 3ph 400Hz. I know I can drop the 3ph down to 1ph for…
Block wall vapor barrier
June 16, 2010

My wife and I are looking at a potential retail store space in a local strip maul. When inspecting the inisde of the space I noticed many places on a…
insulating cathedral roof
June 12, 2010

I am thinking about redoing the roof on my house to improve the insulation and sound proofing values. The existing roof is an open cathedral ceiling with 2x6 car decking…

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