Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 879 of 905

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…
3 wire circuit
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,…
DP cels blowing off the drywall!
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…
EXTERIOR INSULATION TECHNIQUES
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 ?…
Insulating Existing Plenum
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…
zonolite insulation
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…
ductless heating and cooling systems
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…
Environmental insulation materials
May 7, 2002

We are looking for insulation with little or no formaldehyde. 1. There are two kinds of fiberglass insulation, and one type is treated to reduce formaldehyde. How do I tell…
sweating gambrel
May 6, 2002

I am interested in your opinions on gabrel roof problems. I have ben handed a project that requiresz the venting of this roof. It sweats terribly at pesent and is…
experience with Carrrier GFA furnaces
May 6, 2002

Anybody have any ideas of the most reliable for the money GFA furnace? I have been checking around to consumer sites and the Carrier Weathermaker with the variable speed fan seems…

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