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December 31, 2002

I'm interested on any info regarding the correct way to insulate a metal covered building.  I'm putting a shop in one end of my metal building, I plan to construct…

December 31, 2002

I'm looking for a link to Fred Luganos web site. Anyone know the address?

December 31, 2002

Guys; I have been considering using  5/8 Advantech panels stripped to the necessary widths,7", 10" or what ever is necessary. Heavy aluminum foil beneath the Advantech. Then the tubing pressed…

December 31, 2002

I need some advice with installing radiant heating pipes in the floor slab in my basement. I am a DIY-er working on a 1200 sq. foot addition to my 1600…

December 31, 2002

We currently have a leaking electric hot water heater.  We are leaning toward replacing it with a fuel oil hot water heater.  We are in Vermont and heat with fuel…

December 30, 2002

My old 100-year old cottage in Pacific Grove, CA has been gutted, remodeled, and is about to be insulated for the first time ever.There's no moisture barrier between the old…

December 30, 2002

Want to add an electric water heater (on a timer) in series with my existing gas heater to add capacity during the winter months. Which would be better, gas first…

December 30, 2002

On a hydronic boiler is there a "right" type of fitting to use? What I am refering to is balck pipe or steam fittings.  What is the difference and why…

December 29, 2002

i recently completed anaddition with cathedral celings. I noticed that during wet and cold weather water was dripping drom the soffit vents. the ceiling is unfinished at this point and…

December 29, 2002

A question popsted in the Inspetion News forum for home inspectors: "I, found a 1/4 " hair line crack in the front weld in a heat exchanger. The unit was…