Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 29 of 903

December 6, 2020

I live in the Northeast, have a 1700sq foot house plus a finished basement (3 total floors). I have a Mitsubishi ductless multi zone system for heat and AC and…

December 2, 2020

I've recently had my basement "waterproofed", which included among other things and interior drainage system and a 120 mil thick moisture barrier on the exterior walls.  I've since framed it…

November 28, 2020

Quick question - I am installing baffles and then mineral wool in my attic for new insulation. My attic currently has soffit vents, ridge vent, and gable vents. I used…

November 25, 2020

Help! We bought a new house and are replacing an old oil heater with a gas furnace. Existing furnace is in the crawl space with all duct work in crawlspace.…

November 22, 2020

Hello all,I am remodeling a 1950's home that is built on a pier and beam system with 4x6 girders spaced 48" oc and 2x8 t&g subfloor.  The 2x8's are old,…

November 21, 2020

Hello world,I'm currently choosing a water heater, and the tankless models look the best for me, as I don't have much space to install a unit. I've already read this article…

November 20, 2020

Hello, I was wondering what type of conduit I can use between a meter base and load center. Both will be mounted to an outdoor 6x6 pedestal about 5' off…

November 18, 2020

Would an ERV/HRV work in a basement that has a somewhat moldy smell and also includes a small woodworking shop?Looking for ways to change the air in this basement.  The…

November 14, 2020

It's a 2' vertical 2x4 wall around a cathedral ceiling area in the living space that I'd like to increase the R value. Currently insulated with r-13 batt kraft paper…

November 14, 2020

I am looking for a reputable article or posting that compares different models. There are lots of web comparisons but I don't really trust them becasue their revenue is generated…