Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 877 of 904

does plstc vpr brrr form condensation?
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…
Blown in cellulose
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…
R-Values?
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…
Dual thermostats
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…
Will Icynene Stick to Boracare?
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…
I hear voices…
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…
HRV Make/Model
May 10, 2002

A builder friend of mine is looking for the following: "A heat recovery system that could go full flow with no recovery to very minimal flow with full recovery. I…
SPRAYED IN FOAM INSULATION
May 10, 2002

One of my subs is recomending 4" of sprayed in foam insulation for the cathedral ceilings with 2x12 rafters.He says that venting the roof is not necessary. Finished ceiling will…
Dimming Low Voltage – I’ve been bad
May 9, 2002

I know what I did was wrong but I can't help myself... I installed a cheap low voltage lighting system over my TV couch. The Transformer is external - screwed…
Stabilized Cellulose – Pros/Cons?
May 9, 2002

We are having a log home built, with log 1st story & 2x6 frame second story. The builder is proposing stabilized cellulose to insulate the second story walls & gable…

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