Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 46 of 903

Proper placement of Insulation in Cathedral Ceiling
October 26, 2017

I need to insulate the cathedral ceiling. The roof is constructed with 2x10 rafters, 16"oc. There are collar ties at the top. The ceiling will be finished with pre-finished 3/4"…
Insulation Options for Pre-Fab Metal Building
October 25, 2017

I am planning on putting up 34x54 metal building shop with 16' eaves. I am thinking of going with versatube or a conventional red iron type construction from a local…
Two Stage Heat Pump is only using Stage 2
October 25, 2017

After switching over from Heat to Cool for the season my Two Stage heat pump goes directly to Stage 2 without even trying stage 1. The outdoor temp was around…
3/4″ exterior rigid foam retrofit over insulated 2×4 wall?
October 11, 2017

Hi there, I have a circa 1905 house in Toronto (Zone 6 I believe). We are hoping to get 2 walls of aluminum siding replaced due to a wonky installation…
basement insulation xps with studs already done
October 10, 2017

A good portion of my basement has walls that have wood panelling on them. These walls have fiberglass batts between the studs. I'm not a fan of wood panelling, and…
Heating ideas for fully insulated 3 season porch
October 9, 2017

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Kitchen niche on exterior wall
October 8, 2017

I am wondering if anyone puts niches behind their kitchen range when it's against an exterior wall. The wall is 1967 standard, so 2x4 construction with no insulation (yet). Is…
Effect of dark exterior in hot climate?
September 12, 2017

One part of the house I want to make darker than the rest, similar to this: http://www.archiscene.net/wp-content/gallery/archiscene/hasharon-house-sharon-neuman04.jpg http://www.archiscene.net/wp-content/gallery/archiscene/hasharon-house-sharon-neuman03.jpg House is fully concrete. This room with dark exterior will have extra…
Upgrading greatroom can lights while doing repairs – LED modules with Roxul?
August 20, 2017

As a result of some storm damage, I need to have some repairs done on the 18' tall ceilings in my greatroom. The home is 10 years old with poor…
Adding rigid insulation to inside of solid masonry walls–electrical box details?
July 24, 2017

We have bougt a house (1950s Cape Cod style) with solid msonry walls (4" CMU inside, 3.5" concrete brick for the exterior wythe). We're planning to add 2 1/4" of…

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