Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 877 of 903

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…

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…

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…

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…

May 9, 2002

I am starting to finish off an area for a dedicated woodworking shop on a  balcony above my garage.  Is it acceptable to run two 110v circuits on 12-3 wire,…

May 8, 2002

For the last few days I've been learning to dense pack cellulose. Bought the Cocoon cels from Lowes and they lent me the Cocoon blower. Greenstone (they make Cocoon) tells me…

May 8, 2002

Here's a question from a new subscriber; What is the best method of applying 1 inch thick rigid (foil backed)insulation to the exterior of a stucco clad residential home ?…

May 8, 2002

Shiny side out. Now is a good time to buy that little spot welding gun that welds the barbs to the sheet metal, or at least rent one. Don't use…

May 8, 2002

I am bidding a second story bedroom, second bath project on a older bungalow home.The area to be remodeled is present attic space.Everything looks fine structualy.My only concern is upon…

May 7, 2002

Hey folks I live in a 1200 square foot home without central heating and cooling.  I am tired of the window and floor units that are currently in use.  Has…