Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 170 of 903

November 10, 2009

Prospective client has a 7th story townhome (3 levels) made of concrete. Before they bought, the old HO removed the patio doors and made it into an extension of the…

November 10, 2009

Is it a problem? Not from a code or circuit loading view (all my homes seem built this way) but is there any issue with the disposal motor putting "noise"…

November 9, 2009

I am having a new boiler installed.  There are 3 existing zones and a new zone will be added for the indirect HW maker. What are the pros and cons of…

November 9, 2009

Can I use spray foam to insulate around a thimble for a pellet stove? The thimble is Dura-Vent, and the outside of the thimble is probably 2" from the pipe.…

November 9, 2009

Thanks to you all for  the insight, i will reuse the windows in my own house and probably change the panes over time. The damage was mostly (hot of course)…

November 9, 2009

I am replacing my boiler with a new high-efficiency boiler.  This requires reconfiguring my exhaust.  Two PVC pipes will exit my condo and then be 'snorkeled up' to the 'code'…

November 8, 2009

Question on the possibility of retro insulation plastered walls. Little background on the project buildings. 1920's prairie or craftsman style bungalows. Maybe 900 sq. ft. each floor. Balloon framed, 12"…

November 8, 2009

I am planning to build in the Charlotte, NC area and I have been told most houses use 2x4 versus 2x6 construction.I prefer to have the H/A vents in the…

November 7, 2009

I am finally replacing my aging refrigerator.  The flexible copper supply line has been in use for 25 years and has likely been bent and rebent several times as the…

November 7, 2009

I hope to reclaim a whole bunch of wood windows from a cottage that was damaged by fire. Any body knows the effect of high to extreme high heat on…