Questions About Green Remodeling
Installing a vapr barrier in an old house
We just moved into a 115-year-old home and want to add insulation into the walls. Can we install a Tyvec vapor barrier to the interior side of the wall so that we don not have to disturb the existing brick siding? Our number one concern right now is insulation and draftiness. When we begin remodeling, is it ok to install Tyvek or similar on the interior walls so that we don't have to disturb the brick exterior?
The fence post split, and so did the contractor
The contractor who installed my shadowbox fence used some fence posts that were split and in bad shape. The job looks shabby and the contractor is unwilling to do anything about it, what are my options?
Can Removing Old Lapboard Impact the Structural Integrity of My Home?
I am in the process of tearing out my kitchen for a remodel and I am concerned I might be ripping out essential components of the walls. I'm mostly worried about the ceiling. The portions I have torn out include layers of sheetrock, paneling, then 3/4" lapboard before you hit the blown-in insulation in the rafters. My plan was to gut everything from the kitchen, but now I'm worried that removing the lapboard might weaken the structural integrity of my house. Should I rip it out, or do I need to leave it in?
How Do I Choose the Best Home Insulation?
I live in Iowa and have a 1920's house. I am thinking of updating the wall insulation, but I'm not sure how much, if any, there currently is in the walls. So far, I have received two quotes on the project. One is from a company that uses RetroFoam made by Polymaster. The quote came in at $4,600 plus tax. This company would vacuum out the stud bays and fill with foam. The other quote was from a company that uses tripolymer foam. The quote was for $1,900 plus tax. This company does not vacuum out the bays first. My question is if I take the price out of the equation, which insulation choice will be the best investment for my home?
How Do I Start a Plan for an Underground House?
I own 18 acres of land that has some hills. I want to build an underground house under on of the hills. However, I don't know how to start the process for the project. I need to find someone who understands these types of structures and can create a plan for me, plus I would like to find an estimated price on the entire project.
Rebuilding a Fireplace
My house was built in 1918, and while it has a lovely brick fireplace, it isn't functioning, because they ran out of bricks on the inside. (When my parents moved in, upon inspection, they were told that about halfway up the inside, it's just plaster) Is it possible for this to be fixed, or would it be more cost-efficient to just redo the entire fireplace? Thanks.
Does making a full wall into a half wall change the number of rooms?
I want to make a full wall into a half wall between the kitchen and dining room and add some cabinets and a countertop. Will doing this make it one big kitchen instead if 2 rooms? Concerned about resale value and having to state one less room. Thanks.
Sustainable Flooring for an Orange County Home
I love the look of bamboo flooring. Is that the most "green" wood-type flooring available? Is commercial bamboo farmed, or is it so abundant and fast-growing that that's not necessary?
Solar Heating and Cooling Near San Jose, California
We're building an 1800 square foot home using passive solar principles--mostly south facing windows, a Trombe wall that stores heat in the day, then radiates it at night, etc. We will have an freestanding gas fireplace in the living room for heating. In San Jose's mild climate, would lack of a heating and cooling system affect future resale value?
Is Metal Roofing Energy Efficient in Nashville, Tennessee?
It seems logical to me that metal roofing would get hot and add heat to the house. Yet it's supposed to be energy efficient. If I use metal roofing in Nashville, will it save monthly utility costs?
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