Energy, Heating & Insulation Archives - Page 89 of 903

October 26, 2012

Hi: I live in the Northeast and am  adding a 12'x12' heated (fhw) mudroom on to the end of my home. The walls will be 10" thick and go down…

October 25, 2012

 I failed with a longer post I tried to submit, so will keep this short and expound on it if warranted. Basically, I just wanted to know if a radiant…

October 23, 2012

I have a thermostat-controlled attic ventilation fan that is locking up.  The thermostat clicks, the fan hums but does not turn.  A flick with my finger gets it started and…

October 21, 2012

I'm looking for a fire-rated material that I can use to cover kraft-faced insulation in my garage.  I will eventually drywall the garage, I just don't have time to do…

October 21, 2012

I'm looking for a fire-rated material that I can use to cover kraft-faced insulation in my garage.  I will eventually drywall the garage, I just don't have time to do…

October 17, 2012

I have an old house build around 1850.Their is little to no insulation inside the plaster and lath outer walls. I wanted to know if I could frame all new outer walls infront…

October 17, 2012

I would like to know if it will be ok to use polyiso rigid insulation 4" thick with the felt facing on both sides to insulate a cathedral ceiling. It's…

October 16, 2012

Hello all.  My wife and I purchased a new home and unfortunately have had to almost gut the whole thing so our budget is extremely tight. We live in NY…

October 16, 2012

Hello Here is wall detail   Certainteed Membrane vapour barrier (breathable if wall humidity get too high) Roxul batt insulation (2x6 wall) Plywood sheathing ( handles any accidental moisture better)…

October 15, 2012

Before I request your humble help, I just wanted to thank everyone on these boards for taking the time and contributing.  You've helped me tremendously!  (As a web designer /…