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VAPOR BARRIER
November 2, 2002

Is a vapor barrier of value in this 40' x16' barn ??? Built on a concrete slab( no insulation under it). The walls are insulated R19. The doors, two, are inexpensive overhead…
Unichiller
November 2, 2002

I'm adding radiant floor heating to my 2 story house during a complete remodel. I am also wanting central air, and am looking at high velocity. I would prefer not…
Programmable Thermostat for boiler zones
November 2, 2002

We just bought a walkout ranch that has a boiler and my wife wondered if we could install a programable thermostat. There are three heating zones; downstairs, bedrooms (3), living/dining rooms…
Heat duct quandry
November 1, 2002

Hello everyone, I have floor joists set for the main floor of my new home and I am currently engaged in installing the underfloor plumbing and duct work. I am…
knob & tube wiring
October 31, 2002

I'm wondering if I should be concerned with some knob & tube wiring that's buried in cellulose insulation (attic and exterior wall locations). I haven't had any trouble with it…
Strange wiring technic
October 31, 2002

I am wondering if any of the pro's have run across this technic and if it was acceptable in it's day. The house was built in the mid 50's. My…
Bath exhaust
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…
How can I recirculate seond story heat?
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…
taking the gas pipe
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…
Moisture Question
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…

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