Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 868 of 906

foam insulation under MDF
July 12, 2002

In FHB number 148, Mike Guertin describes making attic hatches of rigid foam insulation covered by MDF. How does he get away with this? Here, the inspectors generally require foam insulation…
climatepanels pros & cons
July 12, 2002

Has anyone used climate panels (made by Stadler or others) for their radiant heating system? according to RPA they are one of the most efficient methods for heating, Wet Head…
Anybody familiar with Aire Flo equipment
July 11, 2002

I'm installing a system in my addition and need to keep costs low. Goodman is low and I have one in the main house with no complaints. Problem is their…
Heat pump freon Q
July 11, 2002

My brother, with a house that is less then 10-years old, is getting less then normal cool air output from his heatpump. He has a service company coming by tomorrow…
Furnace motor oiling? Help.
July 11, 2002

Hey HVAC guys, My parents have a heat pump, electric furnace set up, and the repairman told my dad, during a routine maintenence check, that the motor should be oiled frequently.…
Which brand of pex warmboard flooring?
July 9, 2002

What brand or brands would you recommend on a remodel of my house? I currently have the kitchen and livingroom gutted, also the hallway. Would like to put down a…
Undersized Elec. Conductors Q
July 8, 2002

My 10 year old house has an in-law suite in the far opposite corner of the house from the service panel. There are a total of 12 duplex receptacles, 3 ceiling…
Tubular Skylights
July 6, 2002

I am soliciting experience with solar Ã¢â‚¬Å“tubular typeÃ¢â‚¬ skylights. I have seen several advertised: SunPipe (in Fine Homebuilding), Sola-Tube, Suntunnel, Tubelite, Skytube, Tubular Skylight, Tru-Lite, and SunScope. However I canÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t…
Vapor Barrier
July 6, 2002

I'm building a new home in Northern Wisconsin. I have insulated the ceiling with kraft faced batts. The majority of the builders in this area also apply a plastic vapor…
Is my boiler big enough?
July 5, 2002

I have a 4 yr old boiler for my hydronic heating system which heats upstairs and downstairs, each about 1200 sq ft, and each on their own zone. We live…

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