Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 41 of 904

Air tight Can Lights from below ceiling
April 16, 2019

I just installed 6" IC23W Air-Loc Juno brand can light housings in our addition. I did not install a box in the attic around each can light to make it…
Open Cell on top of Closed Cell foam
April 11, 2019

My renovation has finally started and I am looking at replacing a LOT of rodent infested batts on the attic ceilings with spray foam to the underside of the roof…
Insulation Options for 1950s Exterior Wall with Fiberboard Sheathing
March 26, 2019

Doing a gut and addition to a 1950s ranch house. Currently there is no insulation in the exterior walls and there is asphalt-impregnated fiberboard sheathing. Pulling the existing veneer off…
Partially Finished Basement – Insulation Question
March 26, 2019

Hello all - new fan of the forums/hoping for some insight regarding basement insulation... I recently moved into a Cape Cod style home built in 1939 in southern Minnesota. Half of…
Advice and questions on air sealing attic
March 25, 2019

Hey everyone, I'm looking for some tips and advice on some recent upgrades I have taken on. While expanding/remodling the master bedroom I have uncovered a few DIY mistakes made…
Insulating 1920s house
March 24, 2019

I live in Western New York. My house was built in 1920. I gutted the spare bedroom and removed the plaster and lath. From the inside to the outside I…
Affordable vapor control in mixed climate? Need help
March 20, 2019

Hi folks, I've never posted on a forum before but I feel this is my best bet! I'm in the process of designing a passive house and I can't seem to…
What are the best middle-of-the-road windows for New Construction
March 20, 2019

Hi All-Is it worth the money to get a name brand, like Andersen, Marvin, or Pella. Is it better to get a higher quality, but locally sourced window, compared to…
Insulating a basement wall
March 10, 2019

We would like to finish our 2008 built basement in south east Michigan. There is no exterior insulation on the poured concrete walls. The concrete walls have a stamped brick pattern…
Rain noise from roof vent cap
March 1, 2019

We recently installed an island range hood with rigid ducting venting through roof. The problem is, when it rains, the sound transmits through the ducting down to the range hood.…

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