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October 22, 2002

Radiant Electric Heat is offered as a heating solution for a cottage I'm building. I'm wondering what is hype & what is real. WWW.electricheat.com is the source I'm having quote…

October 22, 2002

Does anyone have any experience with Warmboard subflooring?  Do you like it?  Simple to install?  General and specific observations.  Thank you. Mick

October 22, 2002

electric vs gas water is simple.   Everyone seems to claim that a gas water heater is the cheapest energy cost.  But looking a little deeper  I can't find out how…

October 22, 2002

Hi!  I need some help.   A customer's new house plans show 2x6 walls furred out with 1 1/2 inch  running horizontally across the exterior walls.  What would be the best…

October 21, 2002

Hi All ! I have what they call a baby back split house design. The front portion of the house has a low slope roof with large over hanging sofits.…

October 20, 2002

I would like to know of any pros and cons on variable speed furnaces vs 2 speed furnaces.

October 20, 2002

I have recently bought a 1930's townhome in Ottawa Canada.There is very little insulation in the house,the walls will be taken care off over a long term renovation (i.e. 5…

October 20, 2002

Does anyone know of a comprehensive source to compare actual operating costs of residential heating/ domestic hot water needs.We are building new and I really need to know these numbers…

October 19, 2002

We're buying a new gas furnace. Two of the three contractors we've talked to recommend either Trane or American Standard. Great. I understand that. Their bids are similar on those…

October 18, 2002

My home was built in 1950 and has base board hot water oil heat and a coil to heat my hot water. The original heater lasted for 45 years with…