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January 29, 1999

* My house is 60 years old. I have some minor seepage leaks in the concrete floor of my unfinished basement, near the block walls in one corner. The leaks…

January 29, 1999

* I have a Lindal Sun Room with an R30 roof system comprised of 2X6 tongue and grove with 4 " rigid foam on top. Lindal than has a system…

January 29, 1999

* Chris, I installed this system in my new home in 1994 and am totally satisfied. I know the system is designed to use 3/8" tubing at it's most effiecent…

January 29, 1999

* recent ice storm in central NC caused lots of ice dams and resulting interior ceiling and wall damage. I would appreciate any input about exterior preventative measures.

January 28, 1999

* I would like to build a super-efficient one-story house in the deep South (MS), but do not know of any local contractors using thick walls (2x6 or >), vapor…

January 28, 1999

* I'm preparing to install a bathroom in m y basement and need to install a well for an ejector pump. I've prepared a dry vent and have plans for…

January 28, 1999

* I need help in selecting a garage door for a new residential garage. The opening is 16 by 8 and I'd like some recommendations on brands of sectional ans…

January 28, 1999

* I have a very old Sears gas furnace. Recently, the pilot started going out by itself. Since there have been no new drafts created around the furnace that might…

January 28, 1999

* I'm having trouble figuring out how my house is supposed to breathe. Here's the skinny. I recently purchased a large two-story brick Tudor Revival home, built in 1910. It…

January 28, 1999

* I have a single story flat roof house in Israel. The house is made out of concrete pillars filled in with insulated cement blocks. I want to add a…