Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 872 of 904

Polyurethane foam question
June 5, 2002

I am looking at different wall sections for my new house. (Southern Ontario Canada) What do people think of this idea that was posted on a polyurethane insulation web page?…
Hot water rad balancing
June 5, 2002

Just put in a new oil fired boiler and moved the manifolds (what a job!) and put full flow ball valves on each line - boiler side and return side - so…
Heat Alternatives for Detached Garage
June 5, 2002

I am building a detached 26 x 30 garage/workshop with an office on the second story. I had intended to use a woodstove as a heat source but just found out…
Windows For High Wind/Rain Areas?
June 5, 2002

I have been searching--without finding anything--both this forum and the Internet, for hard, objective information about windows that can handle the wind/rain loads of the Oregon coast. Both the suppliers…
Radiant floor heat
June 5, 2002

I have two kitchen projects coming up. Both customers want radiant flor heat. One has a hot air system, the other a boiler. I know that I have read about…
Caulking in tight spaces
June 4, 2002

I need to lay a bead of caulk in relatively tight confines that are too deep for a standard caulk tube to reach. Has anyone come up with a way to…
Replacing cathedral ceiling insulation
June 4, 2002

In order to completely evict dozens of flying squirrels from the insulated spaces of a cathedral ceiling, openings were made along the ridge and eves, and all of the insulation and years of…
Best ways to find a great HVAC guy
June 4, 2002

Its new construction 1800sqft +, here in the North Carolina conventional heat pumps are the norm. Would like to use gas for additional backup in system. What are some good…
Vapor Barrier
June 3, 2002

I am sure that this question has been asked hundreds of times, but where should the vapor barrier be installed when finishing a basement in the Midwest. The rule of…
Ductboard in lieu of sheet metal
June 3, 2002

My HVAC contractor has proposed using duct board instead of sheet metal for all of the heating and cooling ducts. Anybody out there know the pros and cons? Thanks!

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