Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 204 of 903

May 16, 2009

My general just finished a raised foundation in Mt. Shasta, CA (5800 heating degree days[base65]). I have graded fill surrounding the exterior up to 6" below the mud sills. I…

May 16, 2009

Interesting Video on this link. http://www.thermobuilt.com/  

May 16, 2009

Anyone read "The Journal of Light Construction" and the article on a wall insulation system for cold climates? Pretty interesting. I still think there has to be a better way…

May 15, 2009

I wonder if this could be implemented on a home scale, for storage of co-generated power/heat/cooling or photovoltaic.   Is a Heat Pump and Gravel the Answer to Energy Storage…

May 15, 2009

Hello everyone.... i'm helping a friend wire an old kitchen. The trouble I'm having is with a double switch. There are two sources of power coming into the box, with…

May 15, 2009

Deep, 500' water well, 250' water well with hard water, electric cook stove, 4 ton central air... take care of describing the big loads...  Propane H/water and Central heat system with EPA fireplace insert...…

May 13, 2009

Hello all.. I have a crawl space that I am doing some work in and am trying to figure out the best way to do it.. It's maybe 3 1/2…

May 13, 2009

hey guys, i've run into a small problem concerning insulation in a shed dormer on an old cape. the rafters are 2x6 24" on center, and the dormer rafters are…

May 12, 2009

Living in southern California, in the past I have only used batt insulation. In the current situation, I am insulating a vaulted ceiling: drywall on the bottom of the rafters (2x8s)…

May 12, 2009

100 year old farmhouse, CT. From cleanout in basement you can see that the brick that's on the outside is the brick that you see on the inside. At cleanout…