Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 197 of 903

June 28, 2009

I'm here in Abilene where I am helping my brother pour a pad and put up a metal shed. While in process, it's been a little warm, (106+) and the…

June 28, 2009

I am confused about whether to install a vapor barrier between my sheetrock and stud walls in my bathroom remodel.  All walls in the bathroom are interior.  The bathroom is approx.…

June 27, 2009

I want to repair a block foundation that has some problems.  The outside is flaking off in "pancakes"  as large as my hand or face.  these pieces are as deep as…

June 27, 2009

Can anyone explain to me how the EZ Breathe (a small air exchanger) system can do the job of 7 dehumidifiers when the only thing is does is exchange the…

June 25, 2009

My freind's dad is a wingnut type HVAC installer who has convinced a couple of people to use their underfloor hydronic heat systems for cooling by piping chilled water. Is…

June 25, 2009

Looking for possibilities to retrofit a tile floor bathroom with unfinished basement beneath.  I really don't want to rip out the floor, but my husband is from Texas and the…

June 25, 2009

Hi. Can someone give me straight answers on biolers? I recently was told that my 26 year old Weil Mclain VHE bioler needs to be replaced. I discovered it leaking…

June 24, 2009

We are building a covered deck with that is screened in (will use a vinyl window system to also enclose it).  The roof is asphalt shingles supported by rafters.  The…

June 24, 2009

I'll soon be looking into insulating the sidewalls of my 60s vintage frame ranch. I've been planning to use blown in cellulose or fiberglass, the old standard. I wonder, though,…

June 24, 2009

You are looking at pictures of the "attic" space a flat roof urban rehab. House has serious energy bills and air leaks (measured with a blower door). The roof joist…