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 Best Energy MythsWhat 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 in Best PracticesLatest Reply |
 Making crawlspaces conditioned spaceI 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 in Best PracticesLatest Reply |
 Heat Pump and AC togetherhttp://www.atlassales.com/products/heati...2oach1211/ Go to the section near the bottom for stats on Heat Pump design. Started by Kevin Wood in General ForumLatest Reply |
Polyiso, roxul & reflective insulation combinationI am working on solutions for a cathedral type ceiling rehab project in a century home in Northern Ohio. The challenge is that there is lim… Started by Daniel W in General ForumLatest Reply |
HRV or ERVHello all Home Pro's! I am wondering what is the best designed HRV or ERV you are using on your projects. My personal favorite is the Venma… Started by Kevin Wood in General ForumLatest Reply |
Duct Cleaning? Good value or a waste of money?I have lots of my auditing customers who ask me about duct cleaning, and if they should do it. It seems like the only way to get them real… Started by Gordon Smith in Best PracticesLatest Reply |
LED's interfering with Garage Door OpenersHas anyone heard of LED's emitting a frequency band that interferes with the radio controls of garage door openers? A comment attached to… Started by Bruce Navin in General ForumLatest Reply |
 Sealing Vapor Barriers to Concrete FoundationsWas just looking for some input on different techniques for ensuring a permanent seal between a block foundation wall, and a 6 mil. poly ba… Started by Tim Marlett in General ForumLatest Reply |
 Are efficient LED bulbs worth the price?Right now I can get a small supply of Philips L Prize 60w Led bulbs at an attractive price. Is it worth switching my home and business over… Started by Tom Delconte in General ForumLatest Reply |
 Unknown Old InsulationI'm pretty sure I've never seen this stuff before. It's installed in rafters as batts, held in place by cardboard sheets below. Papery cons… Started by Paul Bowman in General ForumLatest Reply |
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