Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 4 of 903

May 31, 2024

I am in WA state and looking to start a new build (my first). Its a standard 2 storied home around 50'x36' foot print.I am going with 16" OC floor…

May 29, 2024

Hello Fine Homebuilding community,I'm looking for advice on managing moisture in my historic duplex, built approximately 125 to 175 years ago. I recently participated in the Connecticut Home Energy Solutions℠…

May 26, 2024

We are making plans for our Pretty Good forever home in Northeast Pennsylvania (Zone 6), which will likely have to remain a weekend home in the near term.  I've dialed…

May 13, 2024

Got a shop in southern Colorado that I need to insulate. It's 2x6 stud walls 12' tall with the center being about 20' tall. Pix of barn is attached. Walls…

May 2, 2024

I have a 2nd story with a garrison overhang which is a huge air leak.  It currently has 1 batt of fiberglass acting as the barrier between the exterior and…

April 27, 2024

Howdy Folks:I need help trying to eliminate a 4 way switch in a run and add 2 single pole switches. One to the existing light and one for a new…

April 16, 2024

I am building a new ADU, which will follow most principles for a passive house (air sealed with Zip-R, etc.) and include an ERV system for air exchange.I am trying…

April 10, 2024

So I recently purchased an MCM ranch in climate zone 6A that was built in 1965. The exterior walls are framed with 2x4s, and I plan on completely renovating the…

April 4, 2024

I'm currently working on a project that is located in northern Utah where the temperature low is usually reaches 0 F for 1 month or of the year and spreads…

April 3, 2024

This is a reply to Bill, oops looks like really old question came up from google when I was looking for this article: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2009/10/15/warmboard-as-wall-heater| Posted in Energy, Heating & Insulation on September 27, 2002…