10 most recent topics - Saturn Resource Management Public Forum

10 most recent topics - Saturn Resource Management Public Forum http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl - Saturn Resource Management Public Forum en-us Saturn Resource Management Public Forum Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:26:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 30 Insulation and Air Sealing - Old Home moderization http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283401649/7#7 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Insulation and Air Sealing Alright, few questions more questions about insulation. 1) in insulating the crawlspace floor with closed cell what would be your recommended thickness? 2) injected foam , cellulose or blown fiberglass into the wall cavities? (we are in the south in a hot humid climate). I have received my first insulation qoute for loose fill fiberglass to r38 in the ceilings, injected spray foam into all exterior wall cavities, closed cell foam 1 inch thick in the crawlspace incapsulating the floor joists to prevent condensation ( open vented crawl space), and cellulose in the living room floor over a garage. Insulation and Air Sealing - Seal Your Attic Before Adding Insulation http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1202172280/5#5 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Insulation and Air Sealing Hey darrel, let's not forget the "vinyl " sealing for all the floor cavities, slopes and chases ect. All leak air and loose heat. Need to do it right. Insulation and Air Sealing - Insulating existing walls http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1239301155/7#7 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Insulation and Air Sealing The tubeing method is usually used on an insulated wall. As Chris said you can"finish filling the cavities with blown cellulose" if the home (wall) has only a 1'' to 2" batt present. I have done this to a lot of homes, once you do the audit and find there is only r-7 in the walls then you can finish the fill with blown in. This can be achieved by the 1'' or the 2'' hole method with tubeing. I like the 1'' hole tubed method, but that's me. Also I would rarely run into the "bulging wall" problem. But I have filled a cabinet, closet or two.  Good luck. Programs (BPI, RESNET, WAP) - RemRate http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283812557/4#4 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Programs (BPI, RESNET, WAP) Thanks Bud, I appreciate your reply. Insulation and Air Sealing - New home recommendations http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1278603231/3#3 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Insulation and Air Sealing Do you offer the "GREEN CERTIFICATIONS" as well? A good selling point even with the energy star rating. <img src="http://srmi.biz/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" /> Insulation and Air Sealing - Foam around flue in attic? http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1259587887/14#14 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Insulation and Air Sealing Your an energy auditor? And you used DUCT TAPE  to seal up your own grandmothers attic access. Shame on you. I won't allow duct tape on anything related to wheatherization/energy audits. Ever heard of a "COFFIN"?  And you should never use foam around and flue, especially if there is a standing flame. The foam is very volitale. You need some more training I see. <img src="http://srmi.biz/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/embarassed.gif" border="0" alt="Embarrassed" /> Energy Principles and Science - Explaining the Blower Door Reading http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1279139874/7#7 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Energy Principles and Science What a great post. All of you are right. But what do you do when all the "smart people" are only on the internet and none locally? Chit Chat, Current Events, whatever... - Any Virginia Residents Here? http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1263440269/3#3 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Chit Chat, Current Events, whatever... Don't leave us hangin'. Did Nicko line you up or not. That's what this forum is all about helping one another. Are you a success story? Let us know. <img src="http://srmi.biz/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/undecided.gif" border="0" alt="Undecided" /> Chit Chat, Current Events, whatever... - Moisture Management – What you should know http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1271058972/2#2 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Chit Chat, Current Events, whatever... The better we build and weatherize homes the better we can deal with the moisture issues. We all know that the builders for the most part try to b uild a good moisture free home. But once the family moves in it all changes. Number of persons living in the home, number of pet, plants, aquariums dryer vening and fresh air intakes not installed properly. The list can go on and on, just like the discusion of               " moisture in the home" good luck on this one , it is forever changing the way we inspect. Introductions - Howdy from the Tex-Mex Border! http://srmi.biz/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1264912239/2#2 Saturn Resource Management Public Forum/Introductions Welcome to the forum. There are a lot of smart people here and at saturn to answer all your questions you might have. Will watch for posts from you to see how it's going. Good luck on your endeavors. <img src="http://srmi.biz/yabbfiles/Templates/Forum/default/smiley.gif" border="0" alt="Smiley" />