Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 159 of 903

January 7, 2010

I just read an article by Fred Lugano that suggested installing rigid foam with a slight air gap even though ventilation isn't necessary with air tight insulation methods.

January 6, 2010

Poorly maintained 1960s 2 story house with fin. basement. 18 mos. ago installed 2 dehumidifiers to knock down mildewy smell that (this being Portland, OR) had probably been there a…

January 6, 2010

We are going to build a new home in a year and a half, and am still in the design stage. We live in Southern Ontario, Canada, (in other words…

January 6, 2010

When is someone going to Build solar panels into the roof of a house??? I was looking at some pics online and after all the "new" construction and new shingles..someone…

January 5, 2010

Last month I lowered the temperature on my water heater to save on my gas bill. Unfortunately the pressure relief valve then started to release about one cup of water…

January 4, 2010

So I'm sure y'all have seen the adds for this Clearedge Fuel cell thing all over this site and the JLC site I even got an email from JLC specifically…

January 4, 2010

I'm getting ready to gut and insulate a room in my 110yr house on Long Island NY. I want to go with a DIY spray foam kit like Tigerfoam. I…

January 3, 2010

The first floor thermostat held the 61ºF we set it to for overnight since this is the first floor zone. We have two separate single stage AC+Gas furnace setups. Previously,…

January 3, 2010

I need to go almost 200' under ground and I am looking at all my options. What would be the best way the go for 200amp service given the cost…

January 2, 2010

A friend just purchased a 25 year old house in NW Ohio and asked me for energy saving tips of less than $199 for her to implement over time from…