"No way would I start from the bottom. It is so much easier to re-due the roof then remove drywall and trim and whatever else is on the ceiling. Other thing not considered is the control of debris, fiberglass, drywall dust, possible mold exposure,…"
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HRV or ERV
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Hello 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 Venmar Guardian Plus Hepa HRV.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Wood Dec 27, 2012.
Heat Pump and AC together
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http://www.atlassales.com/products/heati...2oach1211/Go to the section near the bottom for stats on Heat Pump…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by dale conner Dec 23, 2012.
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Kevin Wood replied to George Whiting's discussion Retrofit insulation on the roof over cathedral ceilingKevin Wood replied to Dwayne M Petko's discussion condensation in attic"OK next is the insulation has become saturated somewhere and you will have to find the area. I would say it might be time to get a scan of the ceiling for cold spots and to check the area with a non invasive moisture meter. I have found situations…"
Kevin Wood replied to Dwayne M Petko's discussion condensation in attic"Your problem is in design according to what I see in your first picture. The covered entrance section needs to be completely sealed and vented from the main attic from the inside. The moisture collected below the walk in area or patio is trapped at…"
Kevin Wood replied to George Whiting's discussion Retrofit insulation on the roof over cathedral ceiling"Sorry I can't access where it is but your best bet is to remove the plywood and add Closed cell SPF leave a gap below the new applied plywood sheathing and ventilate from the soffit to the ridge vent. this will prevent the ice dams.
A project…"
Kevin Wood replied to Kevin Wood's discussion HRV or ERV"Paul the design of the one I put on provides more air to pressurize the house just right. Not sure what the figures would show but even when a HRV or ERV is balanced at times the home is not according to the wind and stack effect.
You are correct…"
Paul Raymer replied to Kevin Wood's discussion HRV or ERV"Seems like a number of discussions going in a single thread. In an increasing number of homes, mechanical ventilation is necessary. Relying on natural leakage to provide adequate pollution dilution in the house generally means that on…"
Kevin Wood replied to Silas Inman's discussion Best Energy Myths"I also agree because of its ability to float in the air much more easily than other Insulations of today. Because it is a fiber or rod shaped it is hard for the microphage to absorb around it. This is very similar to the problem with asbestos.
Enjoy…"
Kevin Wood's discussion was featuredHeat Pump and AC together
http://www.atlassales.com/products/heati...2oach1211/Go to the section near the bottom for stats on Heat Pump design.See More
Bob Blanchette replied to Kevin Wood's discussion HRV or ERV"Going from a "rock catcher" to a 4" thick Merv 8 filter will make a HUGE difference in IAQ for minimal cost."
Bradford E. White replied to Kevin Wood's discussion HRV or ERV"I agree with Kevin regarding the need for mechanical ventilation vs. relying on passive, uncontrolled ventilation though places you do not ask about in polite company.
That aside, Venmar, Lifebreath, Fantech are, depending on model, fairly…"
Bob Blanchette replied to Kevin Wood's discussion HRV or ERV"Code is very lax in Oklahoma. It isn't uncommon to find straight electric resistance heat as a primary heat source for a home. Yes it's expensive to run, but it's cheap for builders to install. Most parts of the country cringe at the…"
Kevin Wood replied to Kevin Wood's discussion HRV or ERV"Bob we have the strictest requirements just put in place in Ontario in the new Ontario Building Code 2006 and it applies to all homes from 2012 and up. This is also going to be put in place in all Commercial buildings soon after 2013 You are correct…"
Kevin Wood commented on Peter Troast's blog post Have a Listen: "The Blower Door Man is Coming to Town" from the Energy Circle Lounge"He's checking the list, He's checking it twice, he wants to find out which house is loose or tight, The blower door man is coming to town."
Bob Blanchette replied to Kevin Wood's discussion HRV or ERV"Few residential customers care enough to pay for ventilation technology to be installed. IAQ would be much improved by air-sealing and ductwork repair, yet few are willing to pay for it. Even if it were to become code tomorrow it would take years…"
Kevin Wood replied to Kevin Wood's discussion HRV or ERV"It is code where I am from and let me tell you if a house is leaky then you are breathing the crap that comes in from the exterior walls. Not healthy. Granted I do understand in US why this might be a problem to digest as many days are very hot and…"
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Diane Chojnowski said… Hi Kevin,
Welcome to Home Energy Pros! Feel free to join the conversation in the Forum and Groups. And share your energy efficiency photos, videos and upcoming events. If you're blogging about home performance, this is the place for you!
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As a training program manager for a non-profit, I am often too busy managing my program to catch…See More
Dennis Heidner replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"Ben, the German highway system concept actually started BEFORE Nazi Germany during the…"
Stan Kuhn replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"You note overheating on the south side (naturally.) Assuming the typical roof overhang of…"
Patrick Michaelyan replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"Thanks a lot Ed. And thanks to all who have added their two cents.
I think I know where to take…"
Ed Minch replied to Patrick Michaelyan's discussion Hot Upper Stories"We have successfully treated this same problem in perhaps 1000 of this same house in the…"
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What is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Hello Tom
We are working with A.O. Smith, GE and Stiebel Eltron on a Building America task to…"
Tom Delconte commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Craig: I was serious, since my propane price jumped from .98 to 1.85! according to everyone the GE…"
Ben Jacobs replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"I think that government support for good ideas results in major benefits over the long haul.
Please…"
Craig Savage commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Hello Tom
Not sure if you are being sarcastic, but a serious answer would be that GE is selling…"
Tom Delconte commented on Craig Savage's videoWhat is a Heat Pump Water Heater
"Craig: do you have a diagram of one that will run longer than one year? They don't really seem…"
Cory Chovanec replied to Bachi Brunato's discussion Boxing and Insulating Around Non-ICAT Cans"All good points brought up. My advice is not to leave the lights. When you said halogen I think…"
Jon Haehnel replied to Jose Macho's discussion Why Are Energy-Saving Home Inprovements Down??"The first 2 answers by Tom and Sean jive with my thinking and experience. Thank you Don for…"
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