Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 226 of 903

February 8, 2009

Calling all vapor barrier experts! I have a question about the suitability of putting a 1 inch layer of Thermax/Tuff-R/whatever manufacturer calls it, on the interior face of the SIP…

February 8, 2009

I'm a DIY'er in a newer, pretty well insultated ranch house in Iowa. We have geothhermal and very low heating/cooling costs. I'm planning on getting into the attic as soon…

February 8, 2009

Hello all, I am becoming increasingly interested in radiant floor heat, as I live in a bi-level in south NJ, with forced hot air (oil), that has registers in the…

February 7, 2009

I've got a question about concrete/concrete block structures and energy efficiency, or actually unconditioned comfort level. Will be building a small 30 x 32 block lower level (totally concrete filled…

February 7, 2009

I live in Tucson, have a pitched roof house built in 1979 with standard insulation in rafter bays. Is blown in insulation through the louvers the way to go to…

February 7, 2009

Just some random thinking here: Could a swimming pool with a twin wall polycarbonate enclosure (greenhouse), ie. solar heated, be used to heat a home hydronically? I imagine a heat…

February 7, 2009

MY moms elecric water heater in the garage is old. when I go to replace it I do not want to have to use all the brazed elbows the plumbers…

February 6, 2009

I am considering an addition that would be a three car garage, with a family room above, and possibly a bedroom above that.  Long ago, a friend built something similar,…

February 6, 2009

I have some older apartments which from time to time will need new outdoor condensing units. The apartments are roughly 900sf. Whats the deal with the new seer ratings. Can…

February 6, 2009

Situation: New red cedar shingle roof on purlins open to the attic. Older home, attic would be useful space if conditioned. Homeowner wants to have spray foam installed under the…