Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 87 of 903

December 17, 2012

I am considering the use of paper insulation treated with boric acid as a fire retardant.  There is a bare sheet metal air handler in the attic.    Will the…

December 16, 2012

I just posted...got an error and not seeing that it actually worked, so sorry if this is somehow a repeat. 

December 15, 2012

I'm having trouble finding much for reviews or info on either Modine or Stelpro 10kw heaters for my garage/shop.  Has anyone had much experience with either or know of a…

December 13, 2012

I recently remodeled two bedrooms by removing carpet, putting in laminate flooring and repainting. I noticed in both bedrooms that I have a small area of condensation toward the front…

December 3, 2012

Anyone have thoughts about heatpump water heaters which take teh heat out of the air to heat the water?

December 3, 2012

I'm looking for a heat load calculator so I can size baseboard heaters for a couple of rooms. My brother and I bought a house with an incomplete remodel. it's…

November 23, 2012

From the top down, currently we have: Failing asphalt shingles (installed 1993) Tar paper 1/2” plywood roof deck 2 x 10 rafters on 16” centre Air space Un-faced fiberglass batts…

November 19, 2012

A relative's home was flooded during Hurricane Sandy. The surge of water from the Great South Bay pushed the salt water level inside his home to a point just above…

November 17, 2012

Brand new here. 1st post.  So I'm getting close to completeing a long project of building a 30'x42' detached garage that I intend to heat. 45 degrees most of the…

November 17, 2012

Looking for the best insulation option for a new detached garage.  I'll heat it to 45 most of the time and warmer when I'm working.  I'll have steel on the…