Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 214 of 903

March 25, 2009

Hi, I'm hoping to put in an entire radiant heating system into my new house. However, obviously, that provides no mechanical ventilation to the house, which I understand is required…

March 25, 2009

Leeches are nasty things you find in the creek. If you're looking for leach proof roofing, I think all roofs are safe for irrigation water. The only possible exceptions would…

March 24, 2009

Does anyone know of any forums that are dedicated to the insulation industry. Have started air sealing and insulating houses about  about a year ago. Have been Zero Draft certified.…

March 24, 2009

Hi all, just  trying to get a little info regarding how to insulate a 14x14 porch -sunroom addition I am doing.  I was thinking of spraying a inch of closed…

March 23, 2009

Over here in Israel we have a polyester insulation (brand name, "Snowhite") that comes in batts in different widths and thicknesses. I can only describe it as something like "Hollowfill" that you…

March 23, 2009

It looks like I am falling short (budget and local expertise in Columbus Ohio) in my attempt to get an ICF system for a basement addition. Right now I am…

March 23, 2009

I have a slab home approximately 3500 sq feet, exterior walls predominately glass, mostly hardwood and tile with two counterflow furnaces approx 85’ apart.  Both heat half the house, are…

March 23, 2009

The debate will go on forever as witnessed by Terry Alsberg's reader feedback letter.  So here is the question:  is there at least one (or more) proven case of Legionnaire's…

March 23, 2009

I presently have a cast iron radiator in my upstairs bath, about 96 sf gross area. 90 year old house. New insulation in walls and in attic above. One exterior…

March 22, 2009

Hello All, Okay I've looked on the Google and I must not be using the correct search terms but I can't come up with any useful info on why fiberglass…