Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 39 of 904

Are Side Vent Boilers/furnances loud?
September 24, 2019

Hi,I have to replace the boiler in my house - natural gas fed boiler that produces steam. Toying with the idea of going with a tankless system that vents out…
An insulation question
September 23, 2019

We have a one story part of our 3 story house that has a shed roof and no venting in the roof, so this would be known as a hot…
Solitex Adhero vs HydroGap
September 22, 2019

Hi All:One of the carpenters working on our house, recently went back to school. On his way out the door, we had a short discussion about how things have gone…
unfaced Polyiso insulation under sheet rock
September 18, 2019

I'm in the middle of a deep rehab for an 1890's home. We went down to the studs and padded them out to 5 1/2". From the outside in we…
Bathroom Insulation
August 12, 2019

Greetings, My better half and I are getting ready to build a home in Eastern Washington state, and one of her requirements is to insulate the bathroom walls to eliminate…
Open Cell, then Closed Cell Roof Insulation
July 30, 2019

My contractor is recommending using open Cell insulation against the roof sheathing, then Closed Cell insulation for a vapor barrier from the inside. Has anyone ever heard of this?
Options for all electric heat in cabin
July 23, 2019

I have a small cabin about 800 sq, ft. (600 sq ft with 200 ft loft)near Lake Arrowhead. San Bernardino county requires that I prove heat specs from manufacturer. I…
heat exchange issue with an exposed beam ceiling
July 13, 2019

First post, so apologies in advance if this doesn't end up being post of the year.We moved into a 1950's California ranch a couple years ago. I've been doing or…
How to seal Garage Doors to the jamb
July 12, 2019

With all the engird articles Fine Homebuilding does, Why not one on a way to seal the garage doors to the jamb. All I can find is the flimsy trim…
Roof Insulation Detail
July 1, 2019

Hello All,Sorry if this is a bit long.I am currently in the process of design an new home and I have been combing fine home building articles and this forum…

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