GBA community:My wife and I are considering the install of an electric radiant heat system in our kitchen renovation. The main heat will be provided by a hydronic kickspace heater,…
Hi there, I've been working with a spray foam contractor to insulate the mudsill / rim joist area on the top of our 1890's home in Boston (climate zone 5a). …
I own an 1890’s home in Boston (IECC zone 5) with an original slate roof. The roof is in good condition after a fair amount of recent maintenance replacing slates…
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Design load for supplemental electric radiant floor
GBA community:My wife and I are considering the install of an electric radiant heat system in our kitchen renovation. The main heat will be provided by a hydronic kickspace heater,…
Closed-cell vs. open-cell foam for insulating mudsill/rim joist
Hi there, I've been working with a spray foam contractor to insulate the mudsill / rim joist area on the top of our 1890's home in Boston (climate zone 5a). …
Ventilation channels for conditioned attic under a slate roof?
I own an 1890’s home in Boston (IECC zone 5) with an original slate roof. The roof is in good condition after a fair amount of recent maintenance replacing slates…