Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 18 of 903

January 10, 2022

HI.My home was built in 1952 has a brick veneer with a 1″ space between the back of the brick and the Celotex (fiberboard) sheathing, then 2 x 4 studs.I…

January 8, 2022

I while back, I built a small building in my backyard with a roof that was framed with 2×12 joists (framed dead flat), a 3/4” plywood deck and tapered styrofoam…

December 31, 2021

I see where Denver, CO is looking to limit new gas connections for homes.https://denverite.com/2021/01/26/denver-aims-to-ban-natural-gas-from-the-menu-of-energy-options-for-new-homes-and-buildings/I have a home near there and my ducted gas furnace (a cheap furnace that is 20…

December 30, 2021

1950 house with old batt insulation in attic floor   900 SF house.  Attic has a window on each side.   When new roofing was installed they opened up the roof with…

December 29, 2021

I recently installed 1/2” pex under a new cement slab in my 50+ year old home. 2 loops covering 500sqft total. 4” slab with 2”xps underneath. Climate zone 5. I’m trying…

December 27, 2021

Hello, first time poster/long time lurker;*Note: for various reasons I am not going to use spray insulation; I will be using fiberglass batts and rigid foamboard. I am located near…

December 22, 2021

Is there a rule of thumb out there when trying to decide R-13 vs R-15 wall insulation or fiberglass vs Rockwool?A portion of my remodel required 240sqft of wall insulation. I…

December 20, 2021

I recently had a high efficiency (Rheem 96v) furnace installed in the unconditioned basement of our 1920's home.  The horizontally vented exhaust vents to the side of our house and…

December 18, 2021

Hello All,I am new to the fine homebuilding forum and I am going to start with a troubling question about insulation and ventilation. Attached to this post are a few…

December 8, 2021

I have a large post and beam home in NH  circa 1909. The hone is uninsulated and the wall and ceiling cavities are open. The exterior is painted wood shingles…