Heating

Although you might think it a waste of money to start heating your crawl space - it is actually something that could save you money in the long run. Having said that, anyone living in a relatively warm and dry area might then think that heating crawl space won’t apply to them, as it will only be necessary to prevent heat loss through a floor.

Well, the reality is that unheated crawl spaces in areas that air conditioning is used regularly, can be in just as much need of heated crawl spaces as colder regions. The reason for this is not just to do with heat control and efficiency but - moisture.

Moisture Control

Once thought to be only economically viable for energy utility companies to install, there are now residential geothermal heat pumps available that are suitable for new properties or can be retro-fitted to older buildings.

Propane is a commonly used fuel alternative. These are some ways to make a propane heater safe to operate in your home. Propane is stored and transported as a very cold liquid. So cold that it can cause frost bite if exposed to your skin. In this page we cover safety tips for indoors propane heaters.

Propane tanks are constructed from carbon steel. They are incredibly puncture resistant. They come with a device that shuts down filling when the tank is at 80% capacity. This is to allow for pressure change that occurs with changes in temperature. Propane tanks are often painted white or silver in order to reflect heat and prevent severe pressure changes.

Propane Smell

It is not just people living in those regions of the USA where the temperature can plummet to below freezing that might want to install residential garage heaters. If you do live in an extremely cold part of the USA then having residential garage heaters might just make the difference between being able to easily start your vehicle at home or not. However, many people don’t just use their garage as a place to park their car; but will store all sorts of things in their garage, not to mention using the garage as a workshop.

Where to Locate a Heater

There are four basic categories of insulation. They are loose fill, blankets & batts, spray on and rigid insulation. Rigid insulation is the category that we will discuss in detail in this article. We will examine the several types of rigid insulation and outline some best practices that you may want to use in your home. Rigid insulations are mostly used for insulating roofs, basements and exterior walls.