Energy efficiency upgrades / Discussions

I have an unused drilled well and a relatively new (2018) heat pump.  Can I use these to convert economically to geothermal heating/cooling?

Sealing attic, rodent proof attic, cleaning/repair duct work, insulation, updating light switches, light fixtures, and update water heater, weathrize, footing, paint, bathroom remodel kitchen remodel bump out master bedroom and bath to add walk in closet/bathtub make up area, move washer and dryer

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Has anyone had experience with furring out 2 by 4 walls to take 2 by 6 insulation? You can for sure add 2 inches to your 2x4s so they can accommodate 5.5" batts. You would need to bring out your wiring boxes to mee the new thickness and it would inset your windows more, but there is no reason we can think of as to why ...

...energy efficiency. A lot of Toronto homes are fairly close together and sometimes there is simply not enough room to add insulation to the outside and not infringe on setbacks from neighbours. The thing about adding insulation to the outside, is that you are going to incur costs for labour no matter how thick you go so...

...energy audit needs to be performed on site of course, so you would need to find someone in your region. Where are you located? If you happen to be in Canada you can try here –  Find free energy audits in Canada There are also some green home renovation tax credits and incentives about to be announced in Canada with the...

Hi, I have found this site very helpful - very appreciative to the experts who take the time to share their knowledge. We need to replace the siding on our house. We will likely replace with a Hardie Board board and batten rain screen. However, the contractor can also remove the sheathing down to the studs and reinsula...

...energy efficiency, you have to make sure walls can dry. Applying spray foam directly to the back siding of your cladding doesn’t sound like a good idea to me, but I’d need a few more details. And first check out this page to see how we install siding –  How to install exterior siding so walls can dry So a few question...

We live in an old 2x4 wall home that I’m told by the previous owners originally had no insulation, then it had loose fill cellulose insulation added decades ago between the studs, but as per usual the cellulose has settled and there are big gaps at the top. As part of an extensive home renovation we have decided to str...