...up the envelope as I make improvements. One question I have though is does it make sense to install an HRV in an older leaky home? There are lots of articles ex...
Posted by joe cruikshankFeb. 8, 2020, 12:08 p.m.HRV and ERV1 Responses
...up work for a one level house in this type of climate? If so how thick should i make the concrete floor between the empty air space and the tile? Does it make a...
...up with air, would it be effective in eliminating drafts and and behave much like a triple glazed window? Who would make a prototype to test the idea? The bladd...
Posted by Robert SchmidtFeb. 6, 2021, 5:47 p.m.Windows and doors2 Responses
...up the warm side of the studs (Studs kept off the wall obviously).
Is this a viable solution? Should vents be added to allow full air flow behind the insulati...
...air out as there is no air to replace it, and won't a fire place be a risk to your health for example carbon monoxide poisoning or simply lack of air. will your...
...airtightness levels, you can see a video of it here –
How to install air barriers properly to make a house airtight – DIY video
As for ERVs, installing a hi...
...make sense to put up one layer of insulation before wrapping with vapour barrier, and then two (or three) more layers outside? Thank you. Where are you located?...
...uple of inches without encroaching, three max... If you have on older home plaster lathe then it is a pretty safe assumption you don't have an incorporated air ...
...make a 90 another 22ft another 90 and then another 22 ft? The top 32 inches of block are exterior if that makes a difference i just dont want me new work to be ...
...make sure your furnace has an outside air intake. If the stove hood is moving 400 CFM or more, it may be necessary to have a makeupair supply system installed...
...air-heated floor, below is a link to an installation video as well as a few other resources on slabs.
Legalett Solar Air Heated Slab on Grade installation v...
...air. Humid air not feels cooler, but heating humid air requires more energy than heating dry air. So that 6-mil poly membrane is essential above all else for co...
Posted by Randy ChristensenDec. 10, 2019, 12:17 p.m.Crawl spaces1 Responses
...Make sure water can drain out the bottom, and allow air to flow freely up from the bottom and out the top. Here is a page that will help you design it on How to...
Posted by Dobie CheungJune 6, 2020, 10:44 p.m.Exterior cladding1 Responses
...up through the centre is troubling. I am fairly confident the air barrier continuity can be maintained but when the stove is not in use it would represent a sig...
...upstairs check on loft insulation as this is a relatively affordable upgrade with tangible benefits and ROI - I noticed ecoHOME has lots of info on insulation a...
...air-sealing of the envelope – Absolutely, make a home as well-sealed as you can and let your ventilation equipment do their job. A poor air barrier and lots of ...
...air exchanger 2. Provide A/C 3. Add a make-upair 4. Add humidity. It seems I am going to end up with a lot of individual systems whereas if I used forces air a...
Posted by Bob EngelhartJune 17, 2020, 10:08 a.m.Ventilation3 Responses