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Tankless versus Boiler for radiant heat
June 25, 2015

Hi! I have several bids coming in to replace my old boiler heater. I have 3 contractors recommending boilers and 1 recommending tankless. I have not been able to find…
crawlspace insulation advice
June 19, 2015

I live in the Seattle area where we don't receive temperature/humidity extremes. I own a small house with a crawlspace that's about 3' in average height off the ground. The…
siding and insulation for an old farm house..am I creating a problem?
June 18, 2015

My wife and I are beginning to bring my parent's late 1800's vintage farm house back to life. We are planning to dense-pack celluose insulation into the uninsulated upsrtairs walls…
Insulating a Cabin Roof
June 18, 2015

I have a couple questions regarding how to best insulate a cabin roof. This is a vacation cabin in snow country, a mile high in the Sierra Nevada. Its a…
Hip Roof with Cathedral Ceiling Insulation Condensation
June 9, 2015

Hi new to this and I have a 20 year old problem and its not my live-in children/adults that won't leave! I have a 32' x 16' Great Room with…
Upgrade from R11 to R15 insulation?
June 3, 2015

I recently purchased a house and over the next 4 years I plan to remodel most of it. The house has exposed cathedral timber framed ceilings with a large gabled…
Rim Joist Insulation
May 31, 2015

I have read several articles concerning rim joist insulation.
Attic with soffit vents only at one of every four rafter bays. How to upgrade insulation?
May 30, 2015

Hi, Trying to figure out options for upgrading my insulation in my attic and create the proper ventilation. I have blown in fiberglass insulation with no vapor barrier. I have…
Low VOC silicone caulk for glass shower door install
May 11, 2015

Can anyone recommend a low VOC silicone or clear caulk I can use to install a glass shower door? We bought a sliding glass shower door at Lowe's and it…
Central A/C Question
May 10, 2015

I have a 2 story center entrance colonial home. 4 rooms on each floor. Each room has central a/c entering via a ceiling duct. Cold air return and thermostat are in the…

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