Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 54 of 903

December 9, 2015

In remodelling my house, I have found the attic to be simply inaccessible - unless you're a cat! The only way to access most of the areas over the house…

December 3, 2015

Hi. I'm currently re-insulating an "attic" space above my small foyer, it's about 15' x 6' in area. I know it needs more air sealing and insulation because on cold…

December 1, 2015

I'm building a Tiny House (8'x12') on top of a snowmobile trailer to be used as both a grandkid playhouse and guesthouse. Walls and rafters of 2x4s @ 16" oc…

November 28, 2015

I'm building a new home in Fairbanks Alaska and I'm considering using a Toyo OM 128 for my domestic and radiant hot water heater.   It's a new boiler so…

November 20, 2015

Hello,  I am currently researching Mitsubishi's mini splits.  Aa distributor recommended  model MXZ2C20 outside unit  with MSZGE12NA and MSZGE06NA  indoor units. These will be the sole source of heat for…

November 17, 2015

i recently bought a house that has baseboard heating only, i am planning on installing a gas furnace in a bedroom closet. my question is can the exhaust and return…

November 17, 2015

Hi guys I have a Reznor unit heater in my garage about ten years old & has worked fine the last 3 seasons other than replacing the thermocoupler & now…

November 16, 2015

I am thinking of installing RH in my bathroom.  Size is about 25'ft, under tile .  It will be the room's sole source of heat.  The room has no windows…

November 16, 2015

I need to add an emergency cut-off switch for the gas furnace at the top of my basement stairs by code. I but I don't know how to make the…

November 14, 2015

I have one of those $250 gizmos that let you use your smart phone as an IR camera. Here are a few things I've learned: Best time for an outdoor…