Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 8 of 903

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…

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…

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…

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…

June 14, 2023

We have a portion of an old timberframe home in an upper level that has cathedral ceilings under log/joists. (aprox 6" joist space). This assembly appears to be asphalt shingles,…

June 7, 2023

My house was built in the mid-1960's. Attic insulation is limited to thin kraft paper faced  fiberglass batts.  They are not close to the height of the joists.  I would…

May 23, 2023

I have an attic ventilation/mold issue and its because the fiberglass batts in my sloped ceiling are blocked by this weird modular pre-fab framing.  The blue line goes all the…

May 16, 2023

Hi.I was wondering what everyone’s thoughts are having a vapour barrier used on the inside of a house when there is  1/2 inch exterior foam board on the outside of…

May 14, 2023

I have questions regarding the ventilation for a possible whole house fan in our home. We live in the Coachella Valley in Southern California where temperatures regularly hit 115° to…

April 24, 2023

I am looking for suggestions on adding roof insulation to a 1960’s era 1600 sqft daylight basement residential hm located in south central Alaska.The twist is the the original roof,…