Toilet Tank Connections
SO… How is your toilet installed? Most new toilets come without the extra nuts and washers for this logically better setup. Sometimes there is little to no space for this setup between the parts. Different vintages of toilets will have this this particular problem to different degrees. There is no such thing as an … Read More »
Roofing is Hard
Work by others: (Shingles bridge the gap between framing and trim)(floppy tails)…
Critical Details List
Why do we write and provide these presentations regarding the Critical Details of Construction? Because we are constantly bombarded with poorly executed work. The quality of the existing housing stock is horrible. In the event a property owner or contractor wants to do what is best for a property, with long-term thinking, there is really … Read More »
Water Pressure and Thermal Expansion
Hello, My name is Adam, and I have a passion for “Homeowner Friendly Plumbing”. Exercise # 1 – If you are inflating a tire, what information or tools should you have or desire, in order to begin work? [_] The desired pressure. [_] A method for inflating, deflating, and measuring the pressure. [_] A device … Read More »
Palmer
Two story box, Sealed Crawlspace, Vented Attic, Two Units – 1 Attic 1 Crawl Crawlspace is below grade on the right with 2 crawlspace doors on the left. Drainage Strategies have been installed on the right side including advanced guttering and corrugated pipe. We had discussed the installation of an April Aire 70H and putting … Read More »
Passannante
Gutter Overhaul Needed Drainage Strategies / Downspouts / Downspout Extensions all need work The Plumbing situation is not well. We are not plumbers but can work with you to resolve these issues. …problems with the control of pressure, thermal expansion, valves that don’t work, in addition to a sewage leak in the crawlspace. The HVAC … Read More »
Miller
In terms of immediacy Plumbing Resolution (already in progress? Cary Plumbing) Toilet Replaced Crawlspace Illumination Crawlspace Clean-Up Crawlspace Duct Emergency Repair Crawlspace Water-Proofing Gutter Conveyance Through Crawlspace Sealed Crawlspace? HVAC Resolution Venting (Dryer) Resolution Attic & 2nd floor Comfort Solution needed 5/7/2014 see Bonus Room Comfort Solution Interior Repairs – Various: Doors are leaky, etc … Read More »
Smith
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Bonus Room Comfort Solution
Don’t be confused about radiant barriers. If you have high-bills and comfort problems, you do not need “radiant barrier”. There are plenty of folks and products that aim to reduce the temperature of the attic. What we do initially is air-seal the attic air-barrier, ducts, and protect your wall insulation from the attic so that … Read More »
First Floor Framing
Floor Framing – Lesson Number 1 NO PARALLEL FLOOR JOISTS WITHIN 48” OF PERIMETER WALLS ESPECIALLY UNDER KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, and HEAVY FURNITURE The diagonal strategy is 4 times more likely to be durable and serviceable but in some cases could bring the cost or obstacle of an additional intermediate pier . In the above diagram, … Read More »
Foundation Water Proofing
This post mostly pertains to crawlspace foundations in Raleigh, NC. but we are familiar with the entire southeast and its water-proofing history. We welcome you and your foundation problems and curiosities. North Carolina homes built before 1993 had no “broadcast soils” inside the crawlspace, the soils were virgin soils and the excavations for the footings … Read More »
Deluxe Sealed Crawlspaces with Closed Cell Foam
Stetten Home Services creates many variations of “sealed-crawlspaces” to suit peoples varying needs. The photos in the link below represent our “Deluxe” Crawlspace Renovations. What sets us apart, is all the hard work we put into preparing the space. We can remove all the old insulation and debris, hang all the wires and ducts properly, … Read More »
Sealed Crawlspace No Insulation
Hello folks with vented crawlspaces. The best and most affordable method for increasing comfort, saving money, reducing household moisture, reducing pest infestation, and improving indoor air quality. The Sealed Crawlspace with No Insulation. [nggallery id=85] A sealed crawlspace with zero insulation in the floor and zero insulation on the walls will always outperform a vented … Read More »
Attic Air Sealing
Here are some good photos of “Attic Air-Sealing” which are “INCLUDED” as applicable, when you choose “ATTIC AIR SEALING” as an “ADD-ON” to a Sealed Crawlspace Project in the “OPTIONS” portion of the proposal or “INCLUDED” with all “BONUS ROOM COMFORT SOLUTION” , “Cape-Code Comfort Solution”, and “3rd Floor Comfort Solution” PROJECTS. The insulation is … Read More »
Sealed Attics
… spray foam as it pertains to our mixed-humid Raleigh, NC climate… Foam, the best insulator, adds strength to everything it touches while it stops air movement. Spray foam is possible due to specialized heating, pumping, mixing, and breathing equipment. Unlike the cans at the hardware store, to get the speed and consistency that you … Read More »
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Calhoun
Mold – Chapel Hill, NC Complaint: Mold all over walls around HVAC system, and around the registers.Problem started when new HVAC system was installed by big company in red and blue van. Diagnosis. Air-Handler and Heat-Pump/Compressor over-sized. Ducts are leaky. House is negatively pressurized when HVAC system is operating drawing in air through the paths … Read More »
Stimmel
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Allred
Curb-Appeal and Moisture Make-Over. Chapel Hill NC Stetten Home Services was called in for crawlspace help. Upon examining the crawlspace, many larger issues were found. 6 Subcontractors were needed to complete the renovation as drawn here; Engineering Drawings: 3rd Plan RB ENG Tree Removal, Excavation, Sistering of every joist on the front half of the … Read More »
Wilford
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Church
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Aytch
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Sealed Crawlspace with Slab
Just two pics of this crawlspace. This is really the ultimate in High-Performance Construction as far as crawlspaces are concerned. We recommend the use of a mechanic’s cart when working in a crawlspace like this. Your knees with thanks us! It is important to note that when you insulate a crawlspace wall like this, with … Read More »
Bryan
Chapel Hill, NC – Bryan Residence Energy Audit Completed July 6th, 2010 – SHS Recommends Sealed Crawlspace to stop mold blooms. Expect BIG savings given the extent of the duct-work in the space. “DELUXE Crawlspace Renovation Contract. Attic still needs attention, but main duct failure has been repaired. “Stage 1” completed July8th. Extended combustion air … Read More »
iPad Headboard Boom
iPad Headboard Boom This whole project would have cost under $20 had I needed to buy everything. It took just 15 minutes to make all the cuts and get it assembled. Adjust the clip behind the head-board took another 3 minutes. Let me know if you want one and we’ll customize it for you. Enjoy! … Read More »
The Energy Formula
HOW DOES YOUR BUILDING STACK UP TO OTHERS? In my opinion, the only universal metric is one that encompasses all your energy use, Gas + Electric, for example, divided by the Heated Square Footage, to get: HOW MANY DOLLARS / SQUARE FOOT / YEAR which can then be compared locally or nationally with a chance … Read More »
Moffitt
Attic-Wall Insulation with SPRAY-FOAM – Durham, NC 6/9/2011 – Agreement to Air-Seal and Insulate Knee-Walls with 2″ of Spray Foam. Address Dryer Vent+Bath Vent, Replace. Crawlspace Door 6/16/2011 – All items complete. SHS maximized the spray-foam, by using small sections of air-barrier to fill gaps prior to foam. The new layer of closed cell foam … Read More »
Andeck
4/21/2011 Sealed Crawlspace with Spray Foam Insulation 7/19/2011 – Sealed Crawlspace Complete. Insulation Removed. Spring 2012 – Foam Installation [nggallery id=73] [nggallery id=84]
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Kuper
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Calderon
Deluxe Sealed Crawlspace + Deluxe Sealed Attic – Apex, NC completed 12/15/2010 we should look back at the energy use history in 2 years and see how much money we saved. I spent several days at this home taking pictures of the same areas. Instead of trying to line them up chronologically, I tried to … Read More »
Jones
JONES Sealed Attic Sealed Crawlspace Sealed and Insulated Garage Door Built 1987. [nggallery id=30] [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”328″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_thumbnails” override_thumbnail_settings=”0″ thumbnail_width=”100″ thumbnail_height=”100″ thumbnail_crop=”1″ images_per_page=”999″ number_of_columns=”0″ ajax_pagination=”1″ show_all_in_lightbox=”0″ use_imagebrowser_effect=”0″ show_slideshow_link=”1″ slideshow_link_text=”[Show as slideshow]” template=”/home/stettenr/public_html/energyhandyman.com/wp-content/themes/energy-man-theme/nggallery/gallery-hd.php” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”1000″]
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Flora
Attic Overhaul – Durham, NC. Extraction = June 1st 2010 Air-Sealing/Baffles/Dams = June 2nd/3rd Blow R-38 Green Fiber Cellulose = June 14th Notes: Attic Renovation Complete. 1500SF Attic Renovation [nggallery id=14]
Volow
Attic Air-Sealing plus Garage Air-Sealing
Air-Flow-Basics
These simple concepts will allow you to understand how your home uses energy to increase comfort. Air-Flow Basics A hole and a driving force are needed for a building to leak. A driving force can be anything…. Wind, Heat, Fans, Clothes Dryer, Dirty Filter, etc… Air leaks through the hole of least resistance. If some … Read More »