Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 84 of 903

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…
Insulation Help Required
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…
Can an electrical meter be defective enough to double and triple your bill?
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…
Installing a vent hood and would like to know about cold weather install
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…
Flow monitor for fuel oil
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…
Hot water delay to bathroom
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,…
Can polyiso be added to interior finished walls?
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…
Wire and breaker size for old clothes dryer
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…

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