Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 863 of 904

Main loss of heat…..?
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!
Concrete. VS. metal frame
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…
Help me ID an old insulation
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…
fireplace flue damper, chimney top mount
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
Soundproofing..?
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…
UV air cleaners
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…
serious AC duct condensation
July 30, 2002

Hi All, I have started a remodelling project on my home and have just discovered a real problem with condensation coming from the ac ductwork. The house is on a…
Venting Gas and Oil into same flue
July 30, 2002

Hello All- I recently bought an older home and the natural gas hot water heater and the oil furnace are both vented into the same flue (actually it's more like…
Whole House Fan Recs Wanted
July 30, 2002

Does anybody have any recommendations for whole house fans? I'm looking for some quality brand names, single speed vs. 2 speed, installation difficulties (cut the rafters?) and performance experiences. Thanks...…
pipe insualtion
July 30, 2002

hi, thinking about putting drywall on the basement ceiling, should i worry about insulating the water supply lines specially the cold water lines. Problem is that the lines are anchored…

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