Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 48 of 904

High R-Value Vented Cathedral Ceiling Retro-Fit
April 26, 2017

In the Taunton Press "The Visual Handbook of Energy Conservation" on page 176 they describe a cathedral ceiling where stacks of rigid foam are placed over the poorly insulated roof…
Creating a better insuation & HVAC plan for my new construction urban row home.
March 19, 2017

Hi, My wife and I are building a new row house on an existing foundation of an old row house in Pittsburgh. We hired an architect and subsequently a very…
Using Rigid Foam for Baffles, vapor barrier on interior?
February 25, 2017

I'm need to insulate the second floor of my garage that has a cathedral ceiling and live in upstate NY. It has 2x10 joists and I want to get the…
Drafty Gas Fireplace Insert
February 23, 2017

Hi all, first time on the FHB forum, couldn't find a search button so my apologies if this topic has already been covered. We have a 2 story new…
Ice dams and insulation
February 17, 2017

I need some advice on ice dams and icicles we've been having since we added a shed dormer to our Vermont log home. The problem is that because of the…
Roof Insulation on Remodel
January 14, 2017

I am renovating a home we bought recently which has a cathedral ceiling. The roof structure is comp. shingles over 1.5" rigid insulation over 1.5" T&G. This assembly sits on…
Linear propane fireplace
January 10, 2017

Looking for advise on selecting a linear propane fireplace that is non heating. Decorative only. Thqnks
Sealing dryer vent
January 3, 2017

Installing a gas dryer in a new addition. Dryer is on exterior wall so will use a direct vent. exterior wall is spray foam insulation and already dry walled and…
Fireboard over Boiler?
December 15, 2016

There is evidence of an old fire above the boiler in our home (charred wood!). We discovered this after an air sealing contractor removed part of the basement ceiling. What…
Insulating scissor truss/cathedral ceiling
December 13, 2016

Hello all, first post I am in the process of building a new home and have run into a situation that I need some help from more experienced people with.…

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