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Forum: Conservation 02-02-12, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,873
Posted By wendortb
The reason I wasn't sure it would do anything is...

The reason I wasn't sure it would do anything is because I basically have a drywall air barrier. I think they are new install so have the fins.

Has anyone heard of adding insulation on the...
Forum: Conservation 02-02-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,873
Posted By wendortb
Air seal windows or leave alone?

I have double hung double pane vinyl windows throughout my house. It looks like when they installed the windows and doors they used fiberglass as insulation around the casement. They installed...
Forum: Conservation 01-31-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,904
Posted By wendortb
A couple questions for scottorious: Will you...

A couple questions for scottorious:

Will you be replacing the roof?
Is there enough headroom in your .5 story to make the ceiling lower?
Why does the solution need to be DIY?

If you are not...
Forum: Conservation 01-31-12, 05:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,904
Posted By wendortb
Let me know if I interpreted it wrong or...

Let me know if I interpreted it wrong or something.

http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-1001-moisture-safe-unvented-wood-roof-systems
Forum: Conservation 01-30-12, 08:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,904
Posted By wendortb
I read a study about hot roofs and cellulose and...

I read a study about hot roofs and cellulose and it depends on what your climate is. If you live in Indiana and want to put cellulose in to make a hot roof, you will end up with moisture on the roof...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-23-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,742
Posted By wendortb
Caulk drywall to floor?

I have read that a major air leakage area is where the walls meet the floor and roof. In new construction, they have the sill plate foam to air seal this area.

I have also read about air sealing...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-23-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,170
Posted By wendortb
If I knew then what I know now. I was in a hurry...

If I knew then what I know now. I was in a hurry to get the metal roof on at the time because the time for the federal rebate was running out. I wasn't thinking about insulation at the time.

Now...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-23-11, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,170
Posted By wendortb
I wasn't sure if I could do a hot roof. Looking...

I wasn't sure if I could do a hot roof. Looking at some case study (http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/reports/rr-1001-moisture-safe-unvented-wood-roof-systems) on unvented roofs, it looks...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-23-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,170
Posted By wendortb
1.5 story house indiana (long)

My wife and I live in a 1.5 story house in Indiana that was built in 1994. The insulation isn't the greatest in several locations and I see some room for improvements. Whatever I do I have to have...
Forum: Introductions 08-23-11, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,142
Posted By wendortb
I actually have went around and done that a...

I actually have went around and done that a couple times. I used the incense stick and was able to find a couple spots where air is coming in. I then read your site and started just using my hand to...
Forum: Introductions 08-23-11, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,142
Posted By wendortb
I have been working on sealing air leaks after I...

I have been working on sealing air leaks after I found out that it is a cheap, easy, and very beneficial way to save money.

I will make another post for my question on my knee walls and the air...
Forum: Conservation 08-23-11, 06:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,943
Posted By wendortb
I had wondered about using water to cool my...

I had wondered about using water to cool my central a/c unit but I am on city water so i figured it was inefficient. I love the idea of using rain water and especially the condensate from the...
Forum: Introductions 08-23-11, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,142
Posted By wendortb
Indiana homeowner new here

My wife and I own a 1.5 story house in central indiana. Propane prices have jumped again from 2.29 to 2.65 and we are looking at reducing our utility bills.

I have read a lot of info on...
Forum: Conservation 08-20-11, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 45,469
Posted By wendortb
So what happens if you use a rental machine to...

So what happens if you use a rental machine to spray in cellulose in the walls and try to dense pack? Is it just loose fill and settles and creates voids?
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