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...
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Ceiling mold
I 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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Code for returns in bedrooms
We 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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Nu-wool vs BIBS
I 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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rboard vs partical board
We'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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Adding a 2nd thermostat
I 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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Termite proof insulation
Is there such a thing as termite proof or repelant insulation? Any help would be greatly appreciated.joesnavywife@hotmail.com
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EIFS- Exterior Insulation Foam Systems- Buyer Beware!!!
Exterior 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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Insulating an "A" frame home
We 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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Steam radiators that sometimes work
I 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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Furnace Pilot goes out after several minutes
The 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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Cold Radiator in Attic
Hello, 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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thermostat
We 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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funny smell when turn on heater
When 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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evaporator coil....
We 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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AC Size Increase
Is 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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Air Return Vents
We 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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Is Now the Time to Convert????
My 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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Gravity Hot Water Heating Maintenance
I 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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Heath
Does 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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