Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 187 of 903

August 24, 2009

Hi all, New, young contractor here. I'm thinking about getting LEED AP certified. Seems like it will become more and more important as the green fad/trend grows. Please let tell…

August 24, 2009

So, we have a basement finishing project that is all wrapped up but now we realize that the space is a little too cold in the winter. There is pre-padded laminate…

August 23, 2009

has anyone come across this product before? i'm a born skeptic, but forever curious... http://www.nansulate.com/homeprotect.htm

August 22, 2009

I've finally gotten around to finishing up the insulation in my own house. I'm always pretty diligent about other homes and insulation, but I was either too lazy or two…

August 22, 2009

I am in an all electric community. Power is $0.035 per KWH. Heat pump reverser valve stuck and cooked the compressor. It is 16.5 years old. SEER = 10 I…

August 21, 2009

We are about to lay about 100 feet of conduit with 4 right angles and a couple of 45s. The conduit will carry #4 stranded THHN. What would be the…

August 20, 2009

Hi all, I have a 1000 sq/ft house that's currently heated with an 80% efficient forced air furnace in the crawlspace of my home. In addition to paying $1.10 per…

August 19, 2009

I am very keen on harvesting rain water, but have not been able to located an attractive above ground container that does not cost thousands of dollars. I am thinking…

August 19, 2009

I had a chance to try the new fiberglass-free "Safetouch" batts from Dow today. It seems like really nice material, nice snug fit between the studs, no itch or irritation.  After using…

August 18, 2009

Hello, I am planning to do the spray foam insulation for the master bathroom and attic rafters. I have been reading and found out that there is open seal and…