Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 876 of 903

May 15, 2002

A couple years ago I recieved a sample of a mesh electric heating elament that imbeds in the thinset under tile to warm bathroom floors.  I think it ws in…

May 14, 2002

[MsRetrofit] - created 07:48pm May 13, 2002 EST I live in an 100 year old Victorian Home, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The problem I am having is trying to reduce…

May 14, 2002

I am in the process of converting a 30' x36' garage/barn into a woodworking shop. The structure is full dimension 2x6 with a poured concrete floor. I will insulate and dry…

May 14, 2002

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Hello Folks, I am starting the planning of my basement development (approx. 1,100 sq ft) & putting some thoughts into upgrading the heating system. I currently have…

May 13, 2002

I am starting to sheetrock my second floor ceiling, I have insulated with R-30 bats first and will add furring strips to drop the ceiling down three quarters of an…

May 13, 2002

I'm planning on blowing in cellulose in my 1922 built duplex which has balloon framing, any suggestions? What's the verdict on "knob & tube" wiring in the stud cavities and the…

May 12, 2002

Good day all, Here is my question. Recent changes to our National Building Code has been creating some friction between local builders and our City engineers. The problem lies with…

May 12, 2002

I am not a professional homebuilder, but have done a lot of work on my own home, and enjoy it very much. Recently our church bought a small church building…

May 12, 2002

I'm planning on using Icynene in our new home but continue to be nervous about possible future problems with carpenter ant infestation, even though the Icynene folks and installer have…

May 11, 2002

I just completed the installation of a HRV system in a new house. The bedrooms all have supply ducting feeding air to the rooms via a 6" round duct in…