Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 87 of 903

December 21, 2012

We live in Zone 5, a cold climate, so expect our walls to dry, mostly, to the outside.  Vapor drive is from warm to cool, that is, generally from inside…

December 19, 2012

I'm currently doing a full remodel of our home in Western Washington. The ceilings are 2x12 will full ridge and soffit venting and I'm looking for input/experience/advice on the best…

December 18, 2012

Hello all, I came across this system as explained in this youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F_IkZJ8NOY   They have basically fastened foil faced rigid foam to the rafters on the inside of…

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…