Discussion Forum
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Order of Operations for mechanicals updates and air sealing + insulation
Looking for advice on order of operations for energy retrofits... We're planning a renovation on our poorly insulated and leaky home. Renovations will include- Assessing and address structural needs- insulation…
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Framing and rough-in by contractor; cabinets, finishes, trim/millwork by homeowner
I'm interviewing architects and design/build firms for a remodel/addition. To save money, I'm considering asking them to plan for contractor to do all framing and rough-in, then I'd do cabinet installs,…
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Where to find 19″ wide mineral wool insulation batts
The distance between my 1900 home's floor joists is 19". I have poorly fitting and badly deteriorating fiberglass batts that I'd like to replace with mineral wool for longevity and density…
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Air-to-water heat pump for hydronic heating–am I being realistic?
I'm looking to replace my direct hot water tank (8 years old) and gas boiler (45 years old) with an energy efficient system. My heat emitters are old convectors. It's…
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Bringing power to a workshop shed
I’d like to build a shed for my workshop, but at this time, I don’t want to go through the hassle and expense of wiring it back to my house…
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Viessmann HE boiler with or without indirect tank? New rads needed? What about Navien?
Long story short, I "need" to replace a 40+ year old boiler and HW heater to get the byproducts out of the chimney liner (I have a 2 family, and…
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Experience with air hammer vs rotary hammer (on mortar)?
I'm going to be removing a whole bunch of mortar on my fieldstone basement walls + knocking down an outdoor fieldstone chimney. I was going to buy a rotary hammer…
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Range hood vent proximity to window
I have a new range hood that I want to install and duct outside, but it seems like the only places I can duct it (without serious reno) are not…