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Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans I have a client with 16) 4" halogen recessed light fixtures in the attic. I'd like to cover the cans with air tight, fire rated boxes. The… Started by Bachi BrunatoLatest Reply
Misting Aeroseal in Pressurized Home = Amazing Air Sealing Innovation As a training program manager for a non-profit, I am often too busy managing my program to catch all of the latest and coolest innovations… Started by George KopfLatest Reply
Backdraft Detectors - Are they reliable? On a recent Quality Assurance site visit, I found a gas-fired water heater with a "Vent-rite Spill Alarm" installed on the flue. The contr… Started by Nick HelmholdtLatest Reply

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Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans

I have a client with 16) 4" halogen recessed light fixtures in the attic. I'd like to cover the cans with air tight, fire rated boxes. The…

Started by Bachi BrunatoLatest Reply

Misting Aeroseal in Pressurized Home = Amazing Air Sealing Innovation

As a training program manager for a non-profit, I am often too busy managing my program to catch all of the latest and coolest innovations…

Started by George KopfLatest Reply

Backdraft Detectors - Are they reliable?

On a recent Quality Assurance site visit, I found a gas-fired water heater with a "Vent-rite Spill Alarm" installed on the flue. The contr…

Started by Nick HelmholdtLatest Reply

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Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans I have a client with 16) 4" halogen recessed light fixtures in the attic. I'd like to cover the cans with air tight, fire rated boxes. The… Started by Bachi Brunato	5	yesterday Reply by Bachi Brunato
Misting Aeroseal in Pressurized Home = Amazing Air Sealing Innovation As a training program manager for a non-profit, I am often too busy managing my program to catch all of the latest and coolest innovations… Started by George Kopf	0	yesterday
air sealing sprinklers does anyone have experience air sealing fire sprinklers? Per California code, all new homes must have fire sprinklers.... think 30 to 40… Started by mike keesee	7	May 16 Reply by mike keesee
Backdraft Detectors - Are they reliable? On a recent Quality Assurance site visit, I found a gas-fired water heater with a "Vent-rite Spill Alarm" installed on the flue. The contr… Started by Nick Helmholdt	2	May 10 Reply by Jim Peck
Frozen Pipes on Interior Wall On a recent quality assurance site inspection I found a situation where pipes froze and burst within an interior wall. Here is the story:… Started by Nick Helmholdt	7	Mar 14 Reply by Michael Jensen
Appraisal Institute Updated the Residential Green and Energy Efficient Addendum The changes made to the Addendum will enhance the reporting of the green and energy features. It is written for homeowners, builders, appr… Started by Sandra K. Adomatis, SRA	1	Mar 12 Reply by Guy DuBois
Does Neatness Count? This may seem trivial, but to me as a homeowner it isn't. When it comes to blown-in or spray foam insulation in unfinished attics, does nea… Started by Jim Gunshinan	8	Jan 31 Reply by Jim Gunshinan
Venting a clothes dryer through an unheated garage We recently vented a gas clothes dryer through an attached and unheated garage, to an outside wall of the garage. We are located in Central… Started by Brad Cook	10	Jan 25 Reply by Eric Kjelshus
Making crawlspaces conditioned space I am working, doing audits, with a contractor who tends to make basements, crawlspaces into conditioned space. Especially when all or most… Started by Evan Riter	37	Jan 3 Reply by Curt Kinder
Best Energy Myths What are some of the best energy myths you have ever heard? I think this could be good for a couple of laughs. I will start: Incandescent l… Started by Silas Inman	40	Dec 27, 2012 Reply by Nehemiah Stone

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