Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 827 of 903

January 22, 2003

I know that open fireplaces are hugely innefficient. But I was wondering what was out there that  could economize the losses by heating water for a radient floor system.  This is…

January 21, 2003

I will be building a new 24x26 garage with a loft for storage in Maryland. I should have some space for a shop and I was thinking that a heated…

January 21, 2003

One of the jobs that I have is working for a large company here in RI. They are trying to reduce cost a number of ways like reducing waste. It…

January 20, 2003

hello fellow builders, I would like some advice on the best method of isolating sound from a recirculating pond pump,which I have yet to install,in outside location next to a planned…

January 20, 2003

Hi guys, We are going through some very cold weather in the northeast ( 5 to 15 degrees F.).  Not sure  that my boiler is operating properly.  Seems to operate well…

January 20, 2003

I've been five years without a shop. I want to convert a garage--I think. Because I'm not sure how much time I'll be spending in it, I want to be…

January 20, 2003

I'm sure that you have covered this in recent days but I still must ask. What would be the best/safest means of heating an area of 900 sq ft so…

January 20, 2003

How effective is 2" of polyicocyanurate foamboard under a radiant basement slab if there is 3" of 3/4" size gravel between the board and the slab?

January 20, 2003

I'm looking for advise for a jobsite portable heater.  I need to get 1,000-1,500 sq ft. minimum to a reasonable working temp (by my crew's definition: 50 degrees min -…

January 20, 2003

I just finished framing in a walk out basement and when the plumber showed up we removed the exsisting insulation from previously framed outside wall and noticed the inside of…