Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 862 of 903

August 5, 2002

Here's my sad story. I would appreciate help: As I live on the campus where I teach, I get to live in my real home in Vermont only during the…

August 4, 2002

My kitchen is in the corner of the house, and looking for ways to add a register other than in ceiling and toe-kick. Cabinets are L-shaped with a center island.

August 3, 2002

Don't work with HVAC as a rule except when I have to get around it.  But now the wife has convinced me to install central air.  2 story colonial so…

August 3, 2002

Does anyone have experience with this product?  I noticed their ad in the most recent issue of FHB for the first time and showed it to a client. We are…

July 31, 2002

Hey! I was just wondering in a home, where would the main loss of heat or energy be and how could I stop this..? Thanks!  

July 31, 2002

I am interested in constructing metal frame houses in Brazil. I want to use 6 inch metal frame walls with R-19 insulation. Covered inside and out with Plaster. The roof will…

July 31, 2002

Please help me identify what type of insulation I have behind plaster walls in a 1950s era brick ranch. It has rock lath with plaster skim coat. I am lucky…

July 30, 2002

try Lindemann Chimney Supply   18007227230   in Illinois  or 18777227230 in Albany, NY    I beleive you're looking for the Lymance damper, it mounts on top of the flue tile.                                      Rod

July 30, 2002

Hey, I was just wondering what's the best way to soundproof a ceiling with vents and cold air returns..!? Should I build a false ceiling..? And run 2x in between…

July 30, 2002

I'm working with a couple (both doctors) who would like the new UV type of air purification system for the new hvac system we'll be adding, and for upgrading the existing…