Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 43 of 903

October 11, 2018

We are in the process of building a new garage, and unfortunately hired the worst contractor in the world of contractors.  He has pretty much left us in the position…

October 3, 2018

I have an early 1700's 2-story colonial that has been exposed down to the timber framing and we are trying to figure out the best way to insulate the exterior…

September 19, 2018

Since the ground, about 6 ft down, stays a consistent temperature of 65° F, why couldn't a trench be dug in a snake formation where piping about 3-6" diameter be…

September 13, 2018

Hi,      I want to move heat from above a wood stove on the first floor to the center hallway on the second floor, above.  I understand just putting an…

September 1, 2018

In about 3 weeks we move out of our 40-year-old house into a 20-year-old duplex.  Both are two-story.  One of the things tthat's spoiled us with the "old" house is…

August 30, 2018

Hello All, While remodeling a bathroom this past spring, I nicked a flex duct in the ceiling and water started pouring out.  Quite a bit of moisture in most of…

August 6, 2018

Does anyone know where to get old sections of heataltor chimney pipe? I'm looking for the series 700.  It has a 14" OD with and inner 9". Someone has posted…

August 3, 2018

Hello: I am working on this addition to my home, shown in the picture. I was wondering if anyone has some advice/insights into insulating the new rooms (it's ~ 11'…

August 1, 2018

I have a house in central Massachusetts that hs been insulated with fiberglass insulation which is in bad shape.  I would like to reinsulate the roof rafters (the house is…

July 5, 2018

There is a lot of focus on sealing ductwork but very little about the terminations. Question:  what is the best way to seal the termination of supply/return boots to the…