Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 176 of 903

October 15, 2009

I live in a 1928 brick farm house in Alberta, Canada. Brick houses are rare in these parts so there are few resources for information. The winters here can get…

October 15, 2009

I'm having my two story addition insulated with open cell sprayed foam.  The new walls are 2x6 as is the vaulted second floor ceiling.  The walls' exteriors are 3/8" plywood…

October 15, 2009

I'm trying to decide which to use in a loft ceiling. The rest of the house will be cellulose, but this area only has 2x8 rafters for a cathedral ceiling.…

October 15, 2009

the basement door. It's WARMER on the basement side! I don't get it. The room is set to 68. Basement door closed and pretty tight and it's 72 on the…

October 13, 2009

Is anyone familiar with the purchase of--or working underneath--the Big A** Fans? Their product and their website seem impressive, however there are no costs listed. http://www.bigassfans.com/

October 13, 2009

I'm insulating a 2X4 wall with fiberglass batts.  R-13 and R-15 will both fit in the 3-1/2" cavity.  The R-13 would cost $35.92 and the R-15 would cost $127.29.  Is…

October 13, 2009

Pics of the entries and info. http://news.cnet.com/2300-11128_3-10001695-1.html?tag=mncol;txt

October 10, 2009

My '30's home has a thick, castle like front door, and it has the brass spring like weather stripping from years ago. I can see daylight on the latch side…

October 10, 2009

An insulation repair and upgrade is in the works and I’m looking for input. 1000 sq foot 1956 bungalow with a hipped roof. The roof rafters are 2x4, the ceiling…

October 10, 2009

Good friends of mine need a new furnace for their house. They live in upstate New York, near Lake Ontario. They have hot water baseboard heat, and currently have some…