Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 16 of 903

March 27, 2022

I am going to install vinyl siding over my wood panel siding. Going to put up house wrap and then foam board insulation first. I have a couple questions regarding…

March 24, 2022

Hi there, I am renovating an old 1850s farmhouse. The basement is in fairly good condition. It has a concrete floor and parged cinderblock walls that sits in front of the…

March 21, 2022

Hello, I have an old house (100 years). It is smaller size. I would like to build the Rigid foam channel for the attic insulation. I notice since I had…

March 21, 2022

Can I insulate this behind this dryer vent ? It’s an exterior wall but wasn’t sure. Thanks . For whatever reason photo is on its side . Please forgive me

March 18, 2022

Hello, In an attempt to insulate the basement more, stop some mild condensation on the concrete walls, create a vapor and thermal barrier and make it warmer, I am thinking…

March 18, 2022

Hello,I have been approached by some homeowners with a SIP timber frame house built in the 90's which has black water dripping down from the beams in the late winter…

March 17, 2022

I have a mini split system that is used primarily for cooling (zone 6). It was installed on the ground in my tiny, urban backyard. I'd like to move it…

March 16, 2022

My partner and I have been designing a home in central Maine (climate zone 6). Originally we had been planning on using 2×6 studs with rockwool batts in the cavity…

March 13, 2022

I have the dark staining of drywall in an apartment that we renovated 8 years ago. We have Mitsubishi Heat Pump and the cathedral ceilings and walls were done with…

March 7, 2022

I'm progressing through a complete remodel/rebuild and plan on using hydronic radiant heat.  I'm in climate zone 5.  I want to be able to install some form of air conditioning…