Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 836 of 903

December 14, 2002

I am building a new brick house in NE Ohio that should be framed in by mid-Janurary. I was planning on using "Tyvek homewrap". This morning I saw a product…

December 13, 2002

How do you size HVAC units when there are two units in an "open" type house? Say with 2900 ft2 total and 1900 of it downstairs and 1100 upstairs? house…

December 13, 2002

I am looking to put floor heat in my new kitchen, but not quite sure what approach to take: cable, mats, cable in netting, etc. The floor surface will be…

December 13, 2002

I'm putting up a drywall cieling in my garage this winter.  I will be insulating it with blown in celulose next winter. The space above is well vented with large…

December 12, 2002

I'm planning to put insulation between the floor joists above my low, enclosed, dirt-floor crawlspace.  Is it worthwhile to use a reflective insulation instead of or in addition to standard…

December 12, 2002

Hi, I need some advice on whether to insulate a cavity wall in a 1910 brick home.  Its is 3 wythe brick with approx 1&1/2" air cavity between the inner…

December 12, 2002

Hi, Have a concrete slab with radiant heating and plan to finish with wood flooring. Having some trouble deciding on the best subfloor material--any advice would be appreciated. Here's our…

December 12, 2002

I built a 24x32 garage addition this year that will have a finished 2nd floor space.  The floor was built using 24’ TJI’s, 9 ½â€ deep, 16†o.c., covered with…

December 11, 2002

We're adding on some cinderblock foundation, and there will be a wine room within, all above ground. It has been recommended that we insulate the OUTSIDE of the cinderblock, including…

December 10, 2002

I'm considering resizing some old cast-iron radiators -- removing some sections.  Looking for info -- is it practical?  If so, are there any tricks to it?  Method and materials to…