Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 21 of 903

October 2, 2021

Hi guys I'm doing my ceiling lights and would love to hear your thoughts I'm torn between smart LEDs that you can merge with your phone etc, although how practical is…

September 30, 2021

This is my first post here, so I’d like to begin by mentioning that I subscribed a while back and very much appreciate the myriad of knowledge and guidance provided…

September 27, 2021

I've recently completed a playhouse in the roof area above my front porch: about 160  unconditioned square feet with max head room of 4'.I elected to use a radiant barrier…

September 26, 2021

hi i have a new honeywell wifi thermostat im trying to install & I just wanted to make sure the wires are right theres a transformer box with G, C,…

September 20, 2021

Looking for those who have addressed designing access to HVAC Equipment and ducts in low slope roof designs.  Assuming there is no attic to access.  approx sf allocated to HVAC equipment…

September 8, 2021

I am not a builder, we have having a home built by a very good builder.  It is in a climate with extreme temperatures (triple digit in the summer, below…

September 5, 2021

Hello all,building a 2400 sq ft house ( plus 1200 sq ft basement ) on my property here in Western MA.framed with 2/6 stud walls we plan on using spray foam…

August 25, 2021

I have a home in Northern Michigan (Traverse City area) that I need to redo the attic insulation.  I had a steel roof put on last winter and had grace…

August 21, 2021

I want to replace my aging oil furnace with natural gas and maybe air source heat pump for A/C and heat in the shoulder months. I have had a few…

August 19, 2021

[Retry at posting]In my house outside of Philadelphia (~5500-6000 HDD+CDD), I have Homasote roofs in the bedroom wing (~22x26) and great room (~40x~20), on exposed 4x12's, 4' OC.   Most of…