Blown-in wall insulation
I just bought a house that has no wall insulation. The only technique I'm familiar with is blown-in insulation from the outside.What types of insu...
I just bought a house that has no wall insulation. The only technique I'm familiar with is blown-in insulation from the outside.What types of insu...
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ViewsI purchased my house about nine months ago, and have been fighting ceiling mold ever since. I have had a carpenter install soffet vents and ridge v...
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ViewsWe are building a house. What a horror story. Anyway, I am told by heating professionals and a building inspector I know (not in the town I am buil...
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ViewsI am building a new home and want the blown in insulation system. I'm comparing Nu-wool to BIBS. BIBS is a fiberglass system and Nu-wool is cellu...
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ViewsWe're looking to buy a new house and the builder wants to use rboard instead of partical board. Which is better and why? I just don't want a flim...
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ViewsI current have one-zoned gas heat controlled by one thermostat on my first floor. Is there any way possible to install a second thermostat on the s...
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ViewsIs there such a thing as termite proof or repelant insulation? Any help would be greatly appreciated.joesnavywife@hotmail.com
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ViewsExterior Insulation Foam Systems are fast becoming a real problem in construction. These systems hold moisture in and in a short time will rot out ...
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ViewsWe have an "A" frame home that was constructed in 1967. The only roof/ceiling insulation is the 2 X 6 tongue and groove roof planking. A new roof ...
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ViewsI have a 75-year-old house with steam radiators and a gas furnace. Some of the radiators work fine, most of the time, then suddenly they don't, whi...
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ViewsThe pilot light on our central heat goes out after (when?) the furnace burners go out, i.e. when the house thermostat is satisfied. The pilot dimis...
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ViewsHello, My house is a 1927 Bungalow with radiators and hot water heating. The system seems to be working fine, however I am having a problem gettin...
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ViewsWe live in Florida, and returned home to find that our air conditioning stopped working. We assumed it was the thermostat due to previous problems...
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ViewsWhen I turn on the heat (its a heat pump) there is a funny sweet (gross) smell. I have had all of the duct work cleaned by a professional who said...
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ViewsWe have leaks in our evaporator coil which is 8 yrs old. I have got 2 quotes so far.1. Bryant/ trane evaporator only - $1175 incl. taxes and labor....
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ViewsIs it possible to increase the capacity of an air coniditioner at a modest cost?? The house is 1.5 stories (1500 sq ft downstairs and 1000 upstair...
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ViewsWe just moved into a 10 year old house with gas forced air heating. The carpet near my air vent returns are stained with a black residue. The air f...
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ViewsMy oil fired warm air furnace delivered its last warm air yesterday. I live in Maine, and am not sure if now is a good time to change over to a mor...
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ViewsI have some basic questions about my heating system. I have a Pennco Series 26 gas boiler and a gravity heating/piping system.How do I go about ble...
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ViewsDoes a 75,000 btu furnace model G26Q3-75-2 by lennox,forced air, enough for a 3,500 sq/ft living space house?
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