Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 191 of 903

August 3, 2009

I have an old cape that had a second floor living space added with shed dormers about 30 yrs ago. I'm in the midst of a long term remodel and…

August 3, 2009

Did anyone else on here go? I was there on friday and man that place was dead! I was there from 3-5 and I think me and my kids were…

July 30, 2009

I can't seem to find this problem addressed elsewhere, so here goes... I'm days/hours away from finishing a small remodelling job, mostly DIY but with some trades work, including electrical…

July 30, 2009

Hello to all, I recently read in consumer reports that the split unit ac's are more energy efficent than window units. Does anyone have any information on these units and…

July 30, 2009

I have read through the other threads here that are on crawlspace insulation/encapsulation but I have more questions than what those covered. Background info first: My house was built in…

July 29, 2009

How far can heat pump lines be run? I have almost 30' from where a compressor unit can go back to the exchanger. (don't know a lot about this stuff)…

July 29, 2009

Radiant heat question: I am finally getting ready to pour a slab on the lower floor of our home (currently perimeter foundation). Lower floor is above grade on one side…

July 29, 2009

I had a roofer tell me that the radiant barrier substitute for felt will help with energy savings. Hiker and I were having a conversation and we both agree that…

July 29, 2009

I've recently purchased a 1980 vacation cottage near a lake, 1200 sq. ft. main floor, finished basement, propane and whole house A/C with ducts between floors. 6x12" beams, 8' apart,…

July 29, 2009

Hey Guys, I'm wiring a Bosch electric tankless water heater at my cabin and I'm not sure which double pole breakers to buy. This is what it calls for: 2…