Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 150 of 903

March 15, 2010

Bear with me, as I know this topic has been discussed more than a hundred times. But I'm still confused. The more I read, the more confused I get. Just…

March 14, 2010

We are planning a renovation of our 1905 Victorian 3rd floor gable end attic space in central NJ and I would like some input on insulation.  The space is currently used…

March 13, 2010

If I install rigid foam insulation on my rough ashlur stone foundation it, obviously, will not fit flush against the foundation as it would on poured concrete of concrete block…

March 12, 2010

Converting a basement into a family room.  room size is about 672 sq ft with 7' ceilings.  natural gas is available as a fuel.  Would like to install a ventless…

March 10, 2010

110-year old house, 13 solid water radiators with 1 1/4", 2" and probably 4" inch black pipe for parallel supply and return. I decided to tear out all the horizontal…

March 10, 2010

2000 sq ft, basement and 2 storey, 80 years old home in NYC area, The clients request is to have central AC priced out because they currently use window units…

March 8, 2010

This seems like a novice question, but I have never had an occasion to install such a long conduit run before.   I need to run 400 feet of PVC…

March 7, 2010

Interested in a HD30 (24KBTU) or a HD45 (36KBTU) to heat a 12 X 24 greehhouse.  It'll be propane. Anybody have any experience with these, like installation or durability? Thanks

March 1, 2010

I am building a new workshop and have some questions about venting the attic space. The building will have soffit vents for the intake. If I install both gable end…

February 28, 2010

After spending too much money for a sweep job once a year...it probably should be more frequent as I have a wood burning heat stove with a 6" diameter flue…