Too-frequent defrost cycle? What’s the normal ratio of heat:defrost when it's this cold? – GreenBuildingAdvisor
Like everyone heating with minisplits in the upper Midwest these few days, I’m marveling at their capabilities. BUT, I’ve got one that’s not keeping up, and I’m hoping to hear others’ experiences. This unit runs for 30-40 minutes, then defrosts for 15-20 inutes. Given the long ramp-ups every cycle, I feel like I’m getting actual […]
idahobuild, Just like on interior doors, the jambs and head cover the area from the inside of the trim on both the exterior and interior. So in your case, as long as you are planning to butt your siding against the exterior door trim you would use what you identified as #2. If however you […]
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Hi, I’m insulating a few triangular exterior walls as part of my “devils triangle” retrofits. 1922 house, zone 5B, almost 6B, northern CO. Relatively small interior fixes so not involving AHJ for the moment, but want to do it right. Have to go in from the inside – outside is too big of a project […]
Hi. Longtime poster, occasional return visitor. Recipient of a few Q&A Spotlights. Availability of materials where I am, in the CA high desert, is a mixed bag. Even Rockwool is tough to procure (yes, I’ve taken this question up with Roxul directly, too). Nevertheless, exterior Comfortboard80 is still my plan for the walls. Speaking of […]