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March 17, 2002

* In my perpetual quest for the 'perfect' basement remodelling plan, I came across an article in a magazine that said that you gain very little in energy efficiency insulating…

March 16, 2002

* I'm building a 3500 sq.ft. house in Long Island N.Y. The problem is the HVAC contractors I have 4 different estimates with 4 different systems. All quoting different Tonage…

March 16, 2002

* I am currently building a new home in southern new england. Most of the work I've done before has involved forced hot water systems. I am getting more requests…

March 16, 2002

* In Europe, the use of flat panel radiators (from manufacturers like Vasco) is common. Has anyone had experience installing them in the U.S. instead of the traditional steel fin…

March 16, 2002

* I've heard very good things on open cell foam insulation i.e., reduced energy bills by 50%, less dust in the home, sound barrier, etc. The cost is 2.5 times…

March 15, 2002

* I've got a basement dying to be remodeled and thus brings up the age old question of what to do about moisture migration through the slab. Ideally I'd rip…

March 15, 2002

* What are the pros and cons of oil versus gas for heating a water boiler? I am installing a WIRSBO radiant floor heating system and I have a choice…

March 15, 2002

* I'm doing a kitchen which will have a stove located on a peninsula. Ceiling height is 8 ft, and a bar-height wall and bartop will separate the peninsula from…

March 14, 2002

* The water temperature measured at the pop off valve is 140 degrees F. We get the same reading at 2 of the faucets. The rest of the faucets range…

March 14, 2002

* Okay, I know you THINK you covered this in the thread below about dense pack cellulose, but I still have some questions. Remember, I have warned you all before,…