Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 242 of 903

December 27, 2008

The New York Times had an article about German homes that require little energy to heat: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/27/world/europe/27house.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss Interestingly the author concludes that american builders are not doing this type of…

December 27, 2008

Im installing a solid prefinished bamboo floor in a sunroom (3 sides glass). The sunroom is on the second floor above a screened porch so the floor will be insulated.…

December 26, 2008

A lot of insulation talk this time of year. Any opinions where cotton insulation falls on the effectiveness scale amongst the major products? Cellulose and fiberglass. Thanks, John

December 25, 2008

I met with a client today (Roch., NY) who had severe ice issues.  He needs a complete tear-off (2 layers w/ shakes).  There are a number of dormers that are…

December 24, 2008

The recent cold weather here in Southern California has got me thinking about adding an active solar heat system to this small tract home.  I previously eliminated most of the…

December 24, 2008

I 'm looking for an easy way to figure out wether the outside air, or the air in my home has more humidity in it.  Can anyone refer me to…

December 24, 2008

The subject of the environmental impact of ICF construction popped up in another thread. It's a subject I've had on my mind for a while, wondering whether ICF construction does make sense…

December 24, 2008

Has anyone looked over the tax credits available from the federal govt. for green building improvements? Wow! http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits Here's what I'm considering: New roof - 10% up to $500. Retrofit…

December 23, 2008

Well, not mine, but my daughters' viola teachers' He asked me to have a look at his system because "the register in the back bathroom isn't working like it used…

December 23, 2008

Yesterday I was doing some framing in an unfinished basement on a newer home, about 1 year old. I pulled the batts out of one cavity to install some backer in the…