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October 31, 2002

I am planning to install an exhaust fan in a bathroom. Can I tie in to the exsisting ductwork that the adjacent bath exhaust is using? I'd rather not have…

October 31, 2002

I framed a large 2 story vaulted addition 4 years ago and am currently adding several new additions. The homeowner has added a second a/c unit to cool off the…

October 30, 2002

After many years, the "Cold Room" is mostly finished and is about to become the master bedroom. Why is it the Cold Room? It's the only room in the house…

October 30, 2002

I have a question about moisture and new siding I recently bought a house in Tennessee that is sided with 3/8 plywood over the studs and 1-1/2" battens. What I would…

October 30, 2002

I'm purchasing a 1920's Colonial with no insulation.  I'm thinking of having cellulose insulation blown into the wall cavities and attic.  I've heard that without a vapor barrier installed, the…

October 30, 2002

Is there a resource for finding fiberglass insulation to fit older framing that is slightly wider than 16" on center? We are restoring an older building and are hoping to…

October 29, 2002

Here is a company that list it in their price list, but other places they say that they are using ALCATEL KABEL. http://www.warmfloorcenter.com/pg000002.htm

October 29, 2002

Well my attic was much worse than I feared. The insulation was so old and dirty I actually confused rock wool with cellulose! But my shop vac from heck is…

October 28, 2002

I have been researching radiant heat for a house I'm going to build in the mountains.  I have a couple of questions though.  Over the years I have heard that…

October 28, 2002

I am working on a house that has a bad bath exhaust fan. It looks like they took the cover off and retextured the ceiling, fan, and motor. Of course…