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2x4 R15 Factor
When insulating typical 2x4 wall construction an R factor of R11 or R13 is used. To comply with Energy Star requirements, use ... |
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A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases
Being more energy efficient can be as simple and inexpensive as buying and installing caulk and weatherstripping or as ... |
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AC Insulation
If you have a room air conditioner, remove it for the winter or seal it up and insulate it. Water heater insulation jackets ... |
 
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Acoustical Ceiling for Noise Attenuation
Mike Kintzing from Owens Corning introduces Bob to a new to residential acoustical ceiling product. QuietZone's Solserene ... |
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Adding Insulation
Install additional attic insulation at right angles to the previous layer. You don't have to use the same type of insulation - ... |
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Analyzing Energy Efficiency in Older Homes with Infra-red Technology
Bob meets with Ren Anderson and they use an infrared camera to look at the energy efficiency of some older houses as well as ... |
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Asbestos In Your Home
Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you ... |
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Attic Door Insulation
Attic doors are a major source of heat loss in many homes. To stop airflow, weatherstrip the edges and insulate the back side ... |
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Attic Insulation
Australian-born architect and homeowner, Gavin Langley, shows Bob how attics are insulated in his home country. Down Under, ... |
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Attic Work
Attic work is hot and tiring. Work in the morning before it gets hot and keep lots of cool liquids handy to avoid over heating. |
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Basement Finishing System Installation
An Owens Corning "Basement Finishing System" is being installed at the sister project house. Bob takes us through the framing ... |
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Bathroom Fan Insulation
Bathroom fan fixtures can poke into the attic insulation and create a pathway for air leaks. Caulk around them from below with ... |
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Beat The Heat
Install window air conditioners snugly. Insulate spaces around air conditioners for a tighter fit. An air conditioner with a ... |
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Blow-In-Blanket Insulation Increases Thermal Efficiency
Insulating a home to an R-value of 15 can bring energy savings of up to 50 percent. Custom Blow-In-Blanket Systems deliver ... |
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Blower Door Test
Janet MacIlvaine and George James from the Department of Energy show Bob how they conduct a blower door test on the Habitat ... |
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Blowing In Cellulose Insulation
Bob meets up with Joe Sheridan from Energy Guard to learn more about the US Greenfiber Cocoon cellulose insulation application ... |
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Blown and Sprayed Insulation
Blown-in insulation claims to increase the insulation value of homes by filling voids better than roll or batt insulation to ... |
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Blown-in Dense-Packed Cellulose Insulation for the Roof
The roof of the new addition is being insulated to retain all the heat generated from the radiant heating system. Paul Johnson ... |
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Blown-In Insulation
Mark Long and Bob Roundtree blow in Guardian Ultra Fit fiberglass insulation. |
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Blown-in Insulation
If you need to insulate your attic, blowing in cellulose insulation is an easy job you can do yourself by renting a machine at ... |
