Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 173 of 903

October 29, 2009

I greceived a proposal from an HVAC designer to mix radiant heat and forced air in a house.  The HVAC system is in place now but during a renovation the…

October 28, 2009

I have an old ranch house with 2X6 ceiling joists. There is existing 1 1/2" fiberglass insulation up there with the vapor barrier facing the occupied space below and a…

October 28, 2009

Does anyone have any info on this unit Triangle Tube prestige excellence High Efficiency Condensing SS wall mounted gas boiler with built in "tank in tank" indirect fired water heater.…

October 27, 2009

Live in Ohio and thinking about installing a perforated radiant barrier in the attic.  Concern would be not enough moisture escape or freezing of perforations in winter creating moisture buildup. …

October 27, 2009

While watching my fav TV shows about home reemodeling (you know - for example the bath wall tile installation done in 4 hours by people who have never tiles before)…

October 27, 2009

I've got a client who wants a finished basement, but doesn't want any foam products used inside the house for insulation. Any consensus on what's the best approach to basement…

October 27, 2009

Here’s the situation – the rear of the downstairs has a 90+ efficiency (condensing) Carrier gas furnace, professionally installed  in 1993.  The Carrier 4-zone system (new at that time) was…

October 26, 2009

looking for some expert advice on insulating a house in Fl. Our builder suggests  foam insulation sprayed into the CBU cores but I was thinking using DOW foam board foil…

October 26, 2009

Last week the GC I work for bid a new house. Pretty big 2 story with 2 furnaces. The HVAC bid came back at 26k for GFA and 32K for…

October 26, 2009

In browsing various mfg of exterior doors, I don't seem to see much in the way of R or U value for the door, like the U that is on…