Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 83 of 903

Ventilation and ice dam problem
February 15, 2013

This past summer we had a new roof (architectural shingles) and vinyl siding installed on our 1972 colonial. We live in zone 6, so snow is a part of life. The previous…
Attic Ventilation, insulation and window condensation
February 13, 2013

Hello Experts, Just wondering the following: can excessive attic ventilation and sub-adequate roof insulation (R25 in a Zone 5 northern climate) be the cause of our windows having condensation issues?…
Air sealing top plate
February 12, 2013

I have an 80 y.o.
OLD HOUSE attic insulation
February 11, 2013

HELP PLEASE!
Insulating Floor above Crawlspace
February 11, 2013

Want to insulate the floor above a crawlspace with fiberglass kraft faced batts. Area above crawlspace has oak flooring installed with nails showing through sheathing. If I use Kraft faced insulation and…
Manage heat on second floor of 2 story great room
February 11, 2013

I'm planning to build a home wiht a two story great room. It will have a 2 cathedral ceiling and a loft. Having never been in a loft that wasn't…
1/2 – 3/4 XPS between studs and exterior OSB sheeting
February 7, 2013

I've seen plenty of examples of people adding thin (<1") sheets of XPS on the outside of the exterior OSB sheeting for additional insulation (outsulation?) Any issues with adding 1/2"…
Are heavy drapes energy efficient?
February 5, 2013

I have a friend who lives in a big old drafty Victorian house with big windows, in Chicago. She is wondering if getting big heavy drapes would be an energy-saver.…
Venting bath fans through soffit – never say never?
February 4, 2013

I am installing three bath fans in a major remodel. All three are in close proximity, and two of them are 6" vents. The conventional advice against venting through the…
Would like to add a thermal break (tape?) when furring 2×4 out to 2×6’s
February 4, 2013

Coordinating some work on a 55yr old house with 2x4 stud exterior walls with an exterior panel sheathing on the outside. The inside of the house is gutted and would…

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