Baseboard Radiators Not Heating Room Up

By Robert Robillard

Hydronic Radiator Slant Fin Elements Facing Wrong Direction Over the years I’ve had folks reach out to me complaining that they have rooms that do not heat up well. The solutions all varied; including zone valves, circulator pumps, relays, and whether the thermostat is working properly. Sometimes as simple as a battery needs replacing. Slant Fin…

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Basement Renovation Considerations

By Robert Robillard

Image: cshutton.com Basement Remodeling: This article is about basement renovation considerations and was written as a guide to help you plan for and think through a basement finishing or  remodeling project. Moisture Determine if your basement a moisture problem and solve that first.  If the walls are moist or there is some water in places…

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How To Insulate A Crawlspace Door

By Robert Robillard

Insulated Crawl Space Door This article will address how to insulate a crawlspace door.  We  were contacted by our client to provided additional insulation and weatherization to her home after she had an energy audit by her local energy provider.   Home energy audits can tell you a lot about your home and identify areas that…

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Nuheat Radiant Floor Heating

By Robert Robillard

Nuheat Radiant Floor Heating Mats – Review The folks at Nuheat, a manufacturer of an electric radiant floor heating system, recently asked if I was interested in reviewing their radiant floor heating mats. I agreed as the timing was perfect as I was in the process of remodeling a customers bathroom and they were more…

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Installing Snow Melting Cables Under A Walkway

By Robert Robillard

Slippery Walkways are Dangerous:  Install A Snow Melting System In the Northeast winter means shoveling and salting your walkway and stairs.  The problem is salt destroys stonework and black ice can cause falls. One bad fall can result in a broken hip, leg or cause you to throw your back out.  Heating a driveway or…

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