Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 33 of 903

June 21, 2020

Hello,I am considering purchasing said house in title from my uncle.What I know:-built in 1898'ish 1680 sqft. pointed roof with eaves and attic-not insulated. I'm thinking its a mix of…

June 20, 2020

I am trying to figure out the reason why I am getting wet rim joists on my late 70's bungalow in only three of the four corners.  I live in…

June 16, 2020

Hi,We are getting ready to build a house in St. Louis, MO. Please let me know what you think of the following wall assembly:Inside - Out:1/2" Drywall2 x 6 Stud cavity…

June 7, 2020

Hello! Im an avid DIYer and fabricator and I like to think I understand how buildings work, but I’m stumped by this one, looking for someone who has some direct experience…

May 31, 2020

Hi all, I had a major house fire six weeks ago and - although the frame is still standing - the entire house (two stories) had to be gutted to…

May 27, 2020

I love reading the articles on the Passive House and Pretty Good House programs. I will say they are a little over my head. Having only been in the business…

May 21, 2020

First, let me own my novice DIY status and say I probably screwed up. I bought a new house last year in the Indy area (5b) and immediately went to…

May 18, 2020

I need an update on whole house ventilation. In 1995 I had a remodel and the plans called for window vents and time on an exhaust fan. I went with…

May 16, 2020

I need to seal and insulate an interior masonry wall (the brick is on the inside living space, esposed). On the other side of the wall is a 2x4 wall,…

May 9, 2020

Hello I have slowly been remolding a small sized home in New Orleans and am finally at the point of insulating and putting up wall covering. My walls from the…