Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 28 of 903

December 19, 2020

Instead of using plywood or any of the mixed concrete type products, could the cement board that is used for tile backing be used in this type of application? My…

December 16, 2020

I have a shingle roof that's less than 2 years old and just had closed cell foam sprayed between the rafters.  Today I noticed that there is a very slow…

December 16, 2020

Does anyone have experience with installing a Close Radiant heat system on top of existing subfloor (no access to floor joists)? We will install hardwood on top of that.  The…

December 14, 2020

SituationI’m replacing my 15yr old asphalt shingle roof with a metal roof and must decide whether to insulate the roof on top or in the attic.  The home is a…

December 12, 2020

1899 farmhouse in very rural Zone 5 with original beadboard walls and ceilings on first and second floors.  Fiberglass batts in the attic. Blown-in insulation to exterior walls in poor…

December 11, 2020

I live at 6000 feet in heating zone 5 with early morning temps in the teens and below. I have often wondered which is the most energy efficient heating program…

December 11, 2020

I understand there are 100 ways to skin a cat so to speak. We are in the process of remodeling (not full gut) a 1978 log home. Think lincohln logs. No…

December 10, 2020

I would like to turn  on a gas heater about half an hour before I arrive at my cabin. My arrival times vary by hour and day so I can't…

December 7, 2020

I am designing a house to a required 150mph wind load.  I want a net zero house with PV on the roof, I have ideal orientation and no obstructions. I…

December 7, 2020

Hi guys, I've got a 90 year old house, in New Jersey,  that at some stage had radiant baseboard fitted. Its been very reliable works well but I notice in winter…