Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 8 of 904

Air Sealing During Gut Renovation of a Single Room
September 18, 2023

I'm currently in the middle of a full gut renovation of a single room in our 1904-built home in Wisconsin. The room in question is a former dining room which…
Huber over foam over huber?
September 10, 2023

Howdy folks, First off, thanks for this great resource. am building a 34'x38' 'addition' onto my garage with an ADU in it to pay for it all up here in Lebanon,…
Vaulted ceiling ventilation. Why?
August 12, 2023

I’ve been pondering the best way to adequately ventilate a vaulted ceiling of a small housing unit I’m making, while still getting a decent amount of insulation in there. I…
Is it worth insulating under only bathroom footprint of basement slab?
August 3, 2023

Adding a bathroom in the basement we cut the concrete for the exact footprint of the bathroom. The plan is when we pour, to come within ~1" of existing concrete…
attic ventilation fan smart controller
July 31, 2023

My question is about attic ventilation fan controllers (thermostat/safety shutoff). I'm updating my attic ventilation: my home's roof is too flat (2.5/12) and the total rise is all under 3'…
Kitchen exhaust through wall
July 23, 2023

I would like to add a kitchen exhaust but do not want a hood or downdraft. I simply want something similar to what was used in the 50s and 60s.…
ID this polyiso?
July 16, 2023

It looks and feels like the facings of this unlabeled, salvaged polyiso are paper, but I'm told they might be fiberglass. Does anyone know for sure? I'm wanting to glue…
Replacement Windows
July 4, 2023

I am looking to replace my windows in my house located in Southern Ontario. I have been quoted windows with triple panes that have a low U rating and low…
Question About – Revised Builder’s Guide to Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
June 26, 2023

First, let me say that this NAHB publication is very nice. Very nice work. Here is a link where it can be downloaded if you have not seen it.Revised Builder's…
Vapor barrier dilemma
June 20, 2023

I have a post frame structure (40x72x16) to which I would like to add insulation. When it was originally built an r-9 insulation blanket was applied to the outside walls…

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