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Alt.Home.Repair - Home Improvement Usenet Group

Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.

There are 237 threads in our archives.

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Heat tape on Plastic pipe? [9 articles]

Hello, I just had the furnace guy refire up my energy efficient furnace as it went out last night. We have been having a cool spell (-45 to -50 Celciuse) in Canada here... I have a ...Heat tape on Plastic pipe?

interior foundation insulation of conditioned crawlspace? [2 articles]

My basement space in Portland Oregon consists of two types of areas. 1. Along two walls is an unconditioned crawl space. 2. The remainder of the basement is insulated stud walls that is condition...interior foundation insulation of conditioned crawlspace?

Fiberglass Insulation Questions [5 articles]

I feel I should know this, but obviously I don't. Framing out 3 block walls in the garage so I can insulate (3rd wall is mostly undergrade and not easily accessible at this time). Icynene is nic...Fiberglass Insulation Questions

flashing and rubber boot on 3.5" PVC vent pipe installation [6 articles]

Phisherman - 2009-12-25 11:55:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Plumbing & Water Supply | Roofing & Gutters | ]
I discovered that the plumbing roof vent leaks and will need to replace the rubber boot which seals against the PVC pipe. Apparantly, water is dripping down the PVC pipe onto the attic insulation. ...flashing and rubber boot on 3.5

Best way to insulate heat duct [7 articles]

Hi, I have several heat ducts from my furnace in the basement which run parallel and in between the floor joists. The basement is unheated but maintains a temperature of about 55 degrees in the win...Best way to insulate heat duct

washer frozen [30 articles]

ant30dio@yahoo.com - 2010-01-12 09:45:00 [In: Garages, Workshops & Sheds | Insulation & Weatherproofing | Laundry Rooms | Lighting | Walls & Ceilings | ]
My washer is frozen again. 1st (last week) it was the rubber hose's to the washer and the shut off valve's. Ran a kerosene heater a while, but could not get watter to fill up. Tonight I did get it...washer frozen

Drywall under floor as Sound deadener ? [14 articles]

I am gutting and rebuilding my basement, in order to put in insulation and thicker walls. Question: Is it worth while cuttimg up all the old drywall into strips, and screwing it up onto the sub...Drywall under floor as Sound deadener ?

How to Insulate An Underground Sprinkler Vault [11 articles]

Kate - 2010-11-06 11:11:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | ]
What is the best way to go about this? I have some great insulation that I want to cut and size to fill a small underground area that holds my sprinkler cut off handles. I call it a vault, but...How to Insulate An Underground Sprinkler Vault

Insulating furnace supply plenum? [2 articles]

Both the body of our high efficiency gas furnace and the ductwork seem to be quite well-insulated since they are at best slightly warm to the touch. However, the sheet metal supply plenum coming ...Insulating furnace supply plenum?

stud and insulate garage block walls [2 articles]

I'm not sure if I should put plastic vapor seal against the block wall. It will be a 2x4 wall about an inch away from the block wall. The insulation will have the standard paper vapor seal/barr...stud and insulate garage block walls

Sound Insulation for my Computer!? [29 articles]

marco polo - 2010-01-19 12:44:00 [In: Home Electronics | Insulation & Weatherproofing | ]
hi all, I bought a new computer recently, but it came with 3 fans! -- and the fan noise is driving me a little nutty. I replaced a nice Dell, that was whisper quiet [2 fans I think]. I need so...Sound Insulation for my Computer!?

Insulating cathendral ceiling [14 articles]

ls02 - 2010-01-18 21:33:00 [In: Insulation & Weatherproofing | Walls & Ceilings | ]
What's the best way to insulate cathedral ceiling? Where I live (central NJ) attic R49 insulation is recomended. I don't see how to achive this with fiberglass insulation even if using 2 X 12 ceilin...Insulating cathendral ceiling

Frost in Attic [21 articles]

Hi, I have what may or may not be an issue with frost in my attic. First a little background.... I have a bungalo built in the 50's that has a gable style roof. The home has plasterboard wal...Frost in Attic

Ok with code to insulate gas furnace vent pipe? [5 articles]

Not sure if it's something that varies by locale, but is it usually OK with code to insulate a gas furnace vent pipe with something non-combustible, like fiberglass insulation? ...Ok with code to insulate gas furnace vent pipe?

Can I decrease the heat loss? [29 articles]

I know that the answer in relative terms is 'yes', but in practical terms can I wrap insulation around my three year old water heater and make a noticeable difference? If so, what kind of insulat...Can I decrease the heat loss?
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