Discussion Forum
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fresh air inlet ‘frosting’
Hello, Had a new 95% efficient furnace installed last month. Apparentyly, as a code requirement, a 5" cold air inlet was installed. We're now getting our first real taste of…
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EMT to PVC box
Hello, The supply line to the detached garage is sheathed cable from the panel, through a basement window frame and into a 1" EMT 90 degree junction. 4 strands run…
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odd rimjoist/floor joist, do I insulate
I've read if floor joists are embedded in concrete, it is better not to insulate the joist area to help prevent the joist ends from rotting (condensation on cold joists…
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scary electrical of the day
I've found a bunch of odd things since we bought the house a couple months ago. This ones a winner. I wondered why there were three face plates. Now I…
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horizontal drywall
I've always hung drywall vertically in the past. I plan to hang sheets horizontal with studs 24" OC. The non-bearing wall is only 7' high and the fire blocking is…
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asbestos in tintest ceiling tiles
Any concerns about asbestos in tintest ceiling tiles? I suspect they were installed late 60's early 70's. Adam
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FG batts re-use or not
I pulled the luan paneling (1964 stamped on the back) off the basement wall to see what insulation was in there. There are very poorly installed 2" paper faced batts…
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5/8 or 1/2″ drywall for ceiling
On a detached building 24'x16'. 24" OC 2x4 ceiling joists. I'm going to blow cellulose on top of the drywall. Even if I blow R40, that's only 1.25 lbs/sq ft.…
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wiring, through or over ceiling joist?
I'm going to blow cellulose in the attic of the detached garage. Before I do I will be adding a couple more boxes for lights. Can I run the wiring…
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Gas dryer vent – flap or no?
Can a gas dryer exterior vent have a damper inside? In a cold climate, I suspect that there would be freeze up issues. Sure is a lot of cold air…