Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 174 of 903

Replacing receptacles
October 25, 2009

In the absence of the esteemed Mr. Hartmann...Yes you can do that. Provided your 15a receptacles are rated for 20a pass through, and most are. What you can't do is…
venting a 93% efficiency furnace
October 24, 2009

All~ (sorry in advance, this is lengthy. I can post photos later) I am re-locating the installation of a 93% efficiency furnace, and am re-worked a botched HVAC installation. The…
odd rimjoist/floor joist, do I insulate
October 24, 2009

I've read if floor joists are embedded in concrete, it is better not to insulate the joist area to help prevent the joist ends from rotting (condensation on cold joists…
Indoor air quality and gas ranges?
October 24, 2009

This came up in another thread, and my question is more from an "I'm curious" standpoint. I thought it was important enough though to start a separate thread. With all…
Polyiso/rigid foam on inside
October 23, 2009

We've got a new 2nd floor room that's 20X20. Stick-bilt and we're in Texas. 2X4 walls with fiberglass insulation in the walls and ceiling. Parts of two walls are against…
unwanted aroma therapy
October 22, 2009

Hello everybody. Here's what I think is an interseting question. I require a filter for my central heating system that can control the smell of incense and aroma candles. I…
FG batts re-use or not
October 22, 2009

I pulled the luan paneling (1964 stamped on the back) off the basement wall to see what insulation was in there. There are very poorly installed 2" paper faced batts…
to peel and stick or not to….
October 21, 2009

Im planning to build a detached garage in the northeast georgia mountains.My question is can I use peel and stick along with rain slicker under my cedar siding? Keeping in…
Keeping a jet-pump from freezing?
October 20, 2009

Hey Guys, I have a jet-pump and pressure tank in the crawl space under our cabin. With the winter moving in I'm wondering how to keep it from freezing. The…
1″ foam under hardiplank-window details?
October 20, 2009

I want to install 1" foam under my new hardi plank. The foam is the easy part. Anyone have any ideas on the window details? I will extend the window/door…

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