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Faced or Unfaced Mineral Wool Insulation?
October 11, 2012

I just located another brand of mineral wool batt that is available foil faced. Roxul is only available unfaced. So it's back to my attic in greater Boston that has no…
cold storage construction for my restaurant
October 9, 2012

anyone has any idea on what material is best for a cold storage construction for my restaurant? I read that metal SIPs work the best. ( refer to http://www.permatherm.net )
Is Adding More Joist Space Worth It To Add More Insulation?
October 8, 2012

I am planning on replacing very old fiberglass batts with mineral wool batts and the joist spaces are 8" deep. Is it worth it to add 2' more to these…
Rigid foam on basement walls
October 8, 2012
Habitable attic with no soffits
October 5, 2012

Hello Everyone!
Which mini-split to choose?
October 3, 2012

I'd like to know which 9000 Btu mini-split (heating and cooling) is the 'best'. It seems that many lean towards Mitsuishi's Mr Slim. What make that the superior product?
Another cathedral question – 2 x 6 rafter:
October 2, 2012

Foam It Green is saying I can put 3 inches of foam and then attach the drywall to the rafters (leaving 2.5 inches of space). Is this viable? I don't…
Lost in choosing Forced Air vs. Hot Water Heating
October 2, 2012

Hello Team, I purchased a 1900 sq. ft. colonial (built 1893) and am about to add another 800 sq. ft. to it and gut it. I am very focused on…
Crawlspace insulation/vapor barrier/sealing
October 1, 2012

I read many posts on sealing a crawlspace. I've read that big factor on what to depends on geographic location of the house. My house is in southern New York State. I have…
Help Troubleshooting SunTouch Mat
October 1, 2012

Help! A few years ago I installed a SunTouch electric heating mat under the tile in a basement bathroom. It appeared to work fine at the close of the project,…

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