Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 856 of 904

Code books
September 24, 2002

Where is a good place online to purchase code books. My area inspectors are using the 1996 International Mechanical & 1995 International Plumbing code books, both which I need. Already ordered the…
Radiant heat with copper
September 23, 2002

Hi... I'm looking for views regarding the use of finned copper tubing in an under-sub-floor application of radiant heating. I've heard of the cost argument (ie copper too expensive) but what about…
Retro install of vent cap?
September 21, 2002

I just purchased a house that had the roof redone about 6 months ago. The owner went cheap and didn't install a ridge vent, and has the old pizza hat…
electric baseboard heat?
September 21, 2002

I would like some opinions on electric base board heat. I am remodeling my 1930's farm house and I can't figure out how to get the ducting for the forced…
Lennox vs Trane
September 21, 2002

Hi guys, I've been in the process of getting estimates for a new furnace. After several proposals, I've narrowed it down to a couple of guys. I know Trane is…
HVAC on and off
September 19, 2002

Option A - Leave A/C on day and night at constant temp. Option B - Leave A/C on while at home. While at work, set thermostat 10-15 degrees warmer. What's…
Running Gas Line to a Barbeque
September 19, 2002

I am building a small outdoor barbeque area in my backyard and was wondering if I could go ahead and direct bury black pipe from the house over to the…
Gas stove vent termination clearance
September 18, 2002

I am installing a gas stove with a direct vent that is to terminated on a exterior wall. My problem is that the ideal location of the vent cap is…
Baseboard Radiator suggestions sought
September 17, 2002

Sorry if this has been discussed before, I couldn't find any reference to it.... Does anyone have any sugggestions for baseboard radiator alternatives? I'm remodeling a house, which has old…
Insulate the floor?
September 16, 2002

Greetings from the UP Michigan....I just moved here from Alaska and bought a ranch style home that was constructed in 1998 that has a concrete block foundation with a crawl space. Given…

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