Recent content by sunbear

I have solar panels covering most of the garage roof (see attached photo) so I probably would need to use a more gentle solution than a roof rake. I'm actually now wondering whether since the panels have an air gap under them, perhaps this obviates the need to have baffles for venting installed...

I only have 3.5" of space in the walls, so 6" fiberglass batts are not going to fit Dimensions of wood beams Wall: 1.5"x3.5" Ceiling: 1.5"x11" Roof: 1.5"x9" I know that it will always be much more energy efficient to leave the attic vented (rather than unvented) and insulate the ceiling plane...

I have received a few quotes and am leaning towards the one for around $3,500 offering 3" closed cell sprayed under the roof (3x6.84 = R-20.5) 2" closed cell sprayed on the walls (2x6.84 = R-13.68 I would also install a Mitsubishi mini-split, either 6,000 or 9,000 BTU (to be decided). My main...

Thanks for the replies. @Yankeefarmer - is your building detached like my garage (i.e. it's not getting any help from a adjacent conditioned part of your home? Tesla recommends installing Powerwall in locations with ambient temperature between 32°F to 86°F (0°C to 30°C) year round so if I can...

I have an unfinished uninsulated detached garage (19'x15' with 9' from floor to ceiling joists and 14' to the ridge) in NJ (insulation zone 4). There are vented soffits. Here's 5 days of temperatures comparing inside the garage about 3' from the floor versus the temperature in the rear yard (not...