Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 3 of 904

August 10, 2024

I have a 60 year old home that needs new siding and sheathing. It also needs insulation because there is absolutely none between the studs. When the old siding and the…

August 4, 2024

I live in south Louisiana with a recently purchased 90s home where there are several attic access areas- some small for storage & 2 just to house the hvac equipment.…

July 31, 2024

i am building a slab on grade house. i am putting in hydronic in floor heating.in my discussion with the electrician, he said i should put in electric in floor heating…

July 30, 2024

I'm putting on an addition to my home. Looking for advice on insulation. I'm on Lake Erie and get severe winters. I'm doing closed cell spray foam in the walls.…

July 29, 2024

Bathroom remodeler here.  I have a client who has severe ice damn issues in their master bathroom.  There are vaulted ceilings which have peeling paint and clear signs of moisture.…

July 29, 2024

I've been rebuilding a cabin on the Oregon coast that's 2-story, 1200 sq ft with 2x4 construction, and this will be the first time it's ever been insulated.Roof is 20-year…

July 21, 2024

What are the pros and cons of tankless vs heat pump water heaters

July 18, 2024

Anyone in the HVAC profession... please help! I am well and truly stumped. I am doing a gut reno of a 2 story, 3000 sf, hundred-year-old house in the South.…

July 16, 2024

I have a hard time believing that spray foam around windows is better than simply using caulk to seal the inner and outer edge of the window (with a foam…

July 9, 2024

Hello all, Older ranch home built in 75.  Daughters bedroom is directly over garage. (Master is as well) Those two rooms are over the entirety of garage.My little girls room has…