Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 82 of 903

March 4, 2013

I have a few qustions regarding Basment Insulation and Condension. From what I have read Spray Foam and Rigid Foam are the safest way to go in a basment. I do not…

March 1, 2013

I am renovating a commercial office for a friend and am thinking of having a radiant heating system(first for me). Is there a concern for how fast this heat works…

March 1, 2013

Hi everyone! I'd be very grateful if someone could help me figure this out.

February 26, 2013

Hello Everyone! I recently had an energy audit done, and the auditor found some big problems with the knee walls upstairs.  This is a Cape in Massachusetts. I've been fixing…

February 20, 2013

I added a second story addition to my home a year ago, in the process we switched from base board to hydro air . But the dampers for the two…

February 19, 2013

Hello, newbie poster here, seeking your wisdom. I am building a home in Siberia, Russia. Actually the frame was already constructed this Fall. I have a full basement (2 ft…

February 19, 2013

I have a vacation cottage in northern Michigan.  I'm planning to put on cedar siding in the spring so right now I'm thinking ahead to trim, light & outlet mounts,…

February 17, 2013

 We are repurposing a room and in doing so we are upgrading the electrical.  The electrician I use on most of my jobs is very good and has agreed to…

February 16, 2013

Looking at the archive for metal roofs, it appears that many recommend allowing a 1" or more air gap to vent the roof to allow condensation and excess heat to…

February 16, 2013

I am not an electrician so bear with me. Our facility has a large number of ceiling light fixtures with 3 each FT40T12 bulbs. I know that I will soon…