Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 220 of 903

Old Boiler, Where’s the leak?
February 28, 2009

Experts All, I have a two story, 3-unit apartment building that is about 80 years old. Still has the original cast iron boiler - hot water system with cast iron…
Direct vent water heaters
February 27, 2009

We may be replacing our water heater soon. We are leaning toward a tank-type heater, because of our use patterns. The heater (installed some time more than 35 years ago)…
Gas Fireplace Logs
February 27, 2009

I was all ready to install gas fireplace logs in my conventional fireplace until I discovered that new codes require that the draft be made permanently open, even when not…
Ext. foam board after SPF installation?
February 27, 2009

I recently had 3 inches of Bayseal ccSPF sprayed into my walls and roof from the inside. This summer I was looking at replacing my windows, doors and siding, and…
Tape for extruded rigid foam (XPS)
February 26, 2009

Hello- I was wondering if anyone can tell me what type of tape holds best on blueboard foam in an exterior application. Thanks in advance for your responses.
Killing the vampires, removing the warts
February 25, 2009

By "vampires" I mean those little wall warts that all our wireless and portable devices use now. Things that plug in and stay in, but may only be needed for…
Low Voltage Floor Heat for Bathrooms
February 25, 2009

Any recommendations on a tried and tested low voltage system that installs in the thinset below a ceramic floor? The actual floor area in this bath is approximately 55-60sf. Thanks…
old house-insulation issue- Expertise?
February 24, 2009

I have an 1870 house - wood construction - weather - Ohio (Columus) I have tried Drop Insulation - and basically stuffing insulation where I had access. But what seems to…
CFL Lighting
February 24, 2009

Has anyone come to a happy medium with CFL's? I am doing some remodeling, thought maybe I should go "Energy Star" rated fixtures. So do you go with a regular…
gas insert in existing fireplace.
February 24, 2009

Had a client call me and ask about this concern. Seems that the previous owner had a direct vent(dual 4" intake/exhaustpipes) gas insert installed in an existing masonry fireplace. When the…

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