Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 213 of 903

April 3, 2009

we're finishing our basement here and were told by the planning dept. to get an energy cal. for determining the amount of heat required. they said figure the sf of…

April 1, 2009

I work in a medical building where we have 2'x2' ceiling tiles and the duct work for the heating and air is in the space between the ceiling tiles and…

April 1, 2009

I am contemplating changing out to a tankless heater here at home. 2 adults and 3 teens. Could possibly be a dishwasher, washing machine and shower going at one time....…

March 30, 2009

Anyone know if it is possible to get into installing solar panels on homes if you are not a licensed electrician. I saw a seminar, offered by "Boots on the…

March 29, 2009

I've been planning to add insulation to our attic. Although our climate is relatively mild (SE Pennsylvania) I live on a high hilltop and get air, which is what the…

March 29, 2009

Has anyone heard of  www.homemadeenergy.org Thier spiel is you give them $50 for thier special construction guides, then $200 at the local hardware store & you are making your own…

March 28, 2009

We are putting radiant heat under the subfloor (3/4" Advantek)of our new house.  Many rooms will have a 3/4" oak on top of the subfloor.  We were told by one…

March 27, 2009

I'm looking for options to remove about 330 sf of ~12" layer of cellulose (less than 15 yrs old) from an attic space.  In the past, I've just scooped out with a…

March 27, 2009

Does anyone have any experience owning and/or servicing one of these units? Friend of mine just got one at the beginning of this season and says its great. I'm wondering…

March 26, 2009

Plumbing isn't really covered here, but I'm wondering about what you folks thinks about traditional trunk/branch plumbing systems, versus home run manifold systems? Cost is a concern for me, but…