Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 84 of 903

February 1, 2013

How do I properly insulate between floor joists of a cantilevered floor and tie it into the basement wall without trapping moisture in the air space between the concrete and…

January 31, 2013

Hi Forum Members, I hope you can help me at least understand what happened even if it can't be corrected. I know this is a very long post and I'm…

January 30, 2013

I'm installing a vent hood over our cooktop and the instuctions mention putting a thermal break in the line.  I've done a search and can't find anyone selling thermal breaks…

January 29, 2013

I have a building that currently has an oil fired boiler serving radiators.  Due to environmental issues I need to remove the underground fuel tank that feeds it, and am…

January 27, 2013

I'll try to be brief.  Older house, long run to upstairs bathroom.  Recent installation of a Navien propane fired combo unit.  Water is nice and hot once it gets there,…

January 27, 2013

We are looking at a house to buy that was built in 2003, but has insufficient (R13) insulation in the walls.  The windows don't look so great either.  The interior…

January 26, 2013

Someone gave me an old but working Kenmore clothes dryer and I would like to hook it up, since using a clothesline is getting old. My house has a 4…

January 23, 2013

Weekend worrier here - actually, retired guy finally getting around to all the stuff the house needs.

January 19, 2013

sorry, initially posted this in construction techniques

January 18, 2013

I've been reading about adding rigid insulation to the exterior of a house to increase R-value. The discussion seems to focus on ensuring the sheathing is warm enough to ensure…