Green Homes News

Plumbing vents through the wall instead of roof downsides?

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2023-12-07 09:06
Hey all, Ive got 7" of polyiso on the roof with metal and looking at doing the plumbing vents through the wall instead of roof penetrations. Its a 2 story…
Categories: Green Homes

Adjustable Height Range Hood

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2023-12-07 06:18
Are there any adjustable height range hoods that can be lowered closer to the stove when in use and lifted when not in use?I remember seeing one in a video,…
Categories: Green Homes

Open-Loop vs. Closed-Loop Ground Source Heat Pumps

Green Homes 2 - Thu, 2023-12-07 02:00
Some basics on the two types of GSHP systems and cautionary advice against a side-by-side comparison
Categories: Green Homes

Random “boost” mode on Renewaire EV Premium L ERV – anyone seen this happen?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 17:42
I have a Renewaire EV Premium L ERV that occasionally pops into boost mode by itself - as if someone is pressing the boost button on one of the three…
Categories: Green Homes

Insulation in beam pockets in concrete foundation walls

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 17:31
I'll soon be embarking on installation of interior continuous rigid foam (NGX 150 XPS 1-1/2" CZ5) on my home's concrete foundation walls.  I've read a few concerns expressed online about…
Categories: Green Homes

Dr. Joe Lstiburek Discusses How to Insulate Foundations and Protect Exposed Exterior Foam

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 17:16
A lot of people wonder about how to protect the exposed exterior foam on their foundation wall (between the surface of the soil and the first floor framing). Other have questions…
Categories: Green Homes

Dr. Joe Lstiburek Discusses Problems With Closed Cell Spray Foam in the Attic

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 17:08
In this Building Science Corp article (Oct 2023) from the father of Forensic Building Science Dr. Joe Lstiburek, he discusses several major problems that can occur when using closed cell…
Categories: Green Homes

ccspray foam fail with picture.

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 14:34
Well, my spray foam failed. thanks for stopping by...  Sorry, NOT click bait. can't get the pic to load.  will try again shortly
Categories: Green Homes

Has anyone considered double sizing a minisplit rather than choosing hyperheat?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 13:58
Like many, ive compared performance ratings of minisplit heat pumps. Hyperheat is almost a no-brainer in northern states or so i thought. If you compare the COP of a top…
Categories: Green Homes

International Mitigation Finance: Carbon Mitigation, Welfare, and Optimal Recipient Design

Green Homes - Wed, 2023-12-06 13:00
Location: Pierce Hall, Room 100F, 29 Oxford Street, Cambridge

A Harvard-China Project Research Seminar with Naixin Huang, Ph.D. Candidate, Tsinghua University and Harvard-China Project Fellow... Read more about International Mitigation Finance: Carbon Mitigation, Welfare, and Optimal Recipient Design

Categories: Green Homes

PSA on Solar in CT – What Changing Net Tariff Rates Mean for You

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 12:22
For those planning on putting in a new resi system in CT, please be aware that Eversource, the utility that covers most residents in the state, is lowering their net…
Categories: Green Homes

Fixing an Insufficient Ducting System

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 11:13
Ductwork redesign In 2014, our house was renovated (we bought in 2021). There are two systems, three zones. The system for the top floor is located in the attic, which…
Categories: Green Homes

Crawl space joist painting…everything online is remidation, nothing is prevention?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 09:03
Hey all,We have a new 100sq ft addition that is over it's own crawl space with on wall being the house foundation that is a basement. No connection between the…
Categories: Green Homes

Harvard Forest Seminar

Green Homes - Wed, 2023-12-06 09:00
Location: Zoom & 324 North Main Street, Petersham

"Climate Change in New England: Overriding the Mycorrhizal Imprint on Soil Biogeochemistry" with Thomas Muratore, Soil Microbial Ecology Lab, University of New Hampshire.... Read more about Harvard Forest Seminar

Categories: Green Homes

Basement wall insulation- mineral wool over FSK?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 07:17
We're finishing off a basement space zone 4 mid-atlantic. There is FSK fiberglass batt against the concrete foundation wall, the ground slopes to a walkout so the wall is 90…
Categories: Green Homes

Thermostat allowing cloud control of erv?

Green Homes 2 - Wed, 2023-12-06 04:48
I have a Honeywell TH8321WF1001 thermostat at present. I like being able to control its functions via app and that it sends me a monthly usage report , though it's…
Categories: Green Homes

Zone 4A Exterior Wall Insulation / Contractor disagreement

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2023-12-05 22:07
So I know from reading the blogs that the ideal time to have done my diligence and planned the insulation was at the design phase. But like many, I am…
Categories: Green Homes

Insulating exterior walls – best practices vs ROI vs budget

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2023-12-05 20:28
I feel that I am fairly well versed and have read articles here and know what is an ideal situation would be but I want to ask about my specific…
Categories: Green Homes

Plastic sheeting over carpet in 3rd floor apartment – would it cause moisture issues?

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2023-12-05 18:32
There's a room that doesn't get used much in this apartment and I was thinking of storing some stuff (e.g. bike, etc) in there, but wanted to protect the carpet…
Categories: Green Homes

R290 refrigerant

Green Homes 2 - Tue, 2023-12-05 16:42
For my fellow nerds:I've read that the EPA is on the verge of approving more widespread use of r290 refrigerant. You may be familiar with R290 under its more common…
Categories: Green Homes

Pages

RMC facebook RMC twitter
Scroll to Top