Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 65 of 903

Spray Foam: Open Cell or Closed Cell?
August 6, 2014

As my complete-gut remodel progresses ... I'm stripping the interior drywall, re-wiring, and re-insulating. I am sold on the idea of spray foam, and have approached two contractors. I'm a…
Spray Foaming an Old, Vented Attic
August 5, 2014

I have a few questions about spray foaming my attic. If I decide to move forward, the work will be done by a professional. I'm hoping the folks on this…
Interesting myth busting article from JLC
July 31, 2014

This came via email from JLC today. I thought it was interesting. http://www.jlconline.com/building-performance/why-energy-saving-tips-suck_o.aspx?utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=jump&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JLCNL_073114&day=2014-07-31 There are still some good reasons for replacing windows. Just sayin...
Thinking through insulation choices in re-roof project
July 29, 2014

Hello folks, I own a 1956 house in Washington, DC, with two low-slope roof planes, each about 900 sq ft. It's time to re-roof, not only because the modified bitumen…
basement insulation panels that DO NOT need to be covered with dry wall
July 24, 2014

My buddy is getting ready to build a new house in Michigan and has to have the basement walls insulated to R10. He doesnt want to insulate the outside due…
shared heating/cooling duct
July 21, 2014

Hi All, I'd like to install a forced air gas furnace for a 1000 sq.ft. insulated living space above my workshop. I'd also like to install a separate evaporative cooling…
Green Construction Software
July 21, 2014

Hello all! Here's an article that compares four "green" construction software packages to see the benefits of each: http://blog.capterra.com/green-construction-software/ It may be useful for those of you looking to make your…
HRV
July 15, 2014

Should air supply from HRV be piped into supply or return plentum? I am getting mixed answers. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Circuit Breaker Panel Placement and the NEC
July 15, 2014

My daughter just purchased a home in Mt Sinai, NY. I expressed concern during the home inspection when I saw the location of the circuit breaker Panel. It is located…
Energy Kinetics system 2000 Water Leak
July 12, 2014

I have an Energy Kinetics System 200 furnace which is 1 1/2 years old. It sits in the basement below a fireplace hearth on the floor above it. I had been…

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