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Well, covering it with drywall kills the quick and easy solution I was thinking of. Thanks Kurt, Is there a foam board that doesn't have to be covered with drywall?

I'm thinking about remodeling a bath and possibly adding radiant heat under the new tile. Due to the runs involved I think it would be cost prohibitive to run a wet system but what about an electric system for this single room? Anything I should be looking out for? Thanks

One wall of my master bath is opposite the unfinished attic space over the garage. On the living side is 1/2 drywall and the garage side is either 1/2 or 5/8 drywall. I'm sure there is insulation in the wall cavity but this wall gets a little cool. I was thinking about adding a layer of rigid foam insulation board over the drywall on the garage side. The pink/blue stuff at HD/Lowes. Thoughts? Things I should look out for? Other options? Thanks again for your comments!

Could part of it be a veterans area? If so it may have been decorated as part of the Wreaths Across America Program

Actually, not only are they not illegal, they are a requirement for drivers with an impairment or amputation in one arm. All states have a drivers license restriction in their codes requiring it. Here is a quote from the Maryland MVA web site regarding restrictions: Airbags deploy from the center of the steering wheel and the spinner is attached to the edge of the wheel. No obstruction. But, I have seen folks tape/velcro stuff to the center of the steering wheel which will probably impale them if the bag goes off.

You've been in the DC area I presume

Sorry about the delay in getting back with everyone. With a death in the family I was out of town for the past few days. Now, answers and comments... Matt, Hopefully only a few days at most. Mike, at times I'm adventurous but this is really not one of them. Through the years I've delt with "dreaded" failing lp siding problem and FPE Stab-Lok electrical panel (including a dead short in a lighting fixture that did not trip the breaker), so I'd really like something that we know works. Marc, That was one of the first things I sent him but unless I'm missing something it only says that it must be installed over a "Water-resistive barrier". While they imply that you should use HardieWrap® weather barrier, it does not seem to require it. So, If I am reading the responses correctly, while it is not everyone's first choice, 30# felt is acceptable to everyone with 1/2 lapped 15# a second choice. Jim, I specifically asked that "All wall penetrations will be flashed utilizing self-adhering, self-sealing, butyl material". Is this good enough or should I specify Vycor?

From reading around the web I figure there will be opinions on both side of this, but.... 30 year old house in the DC suburbs (NoVA) and the metal siding looks every minute of its age. I plan on having the siding replaced with HardiBoard/HardiTrim but am unsure of what to put under it. The contractor prefers 15 pound felt (or whatever you prefer to call it) but says if I want Tyvek or another product he will install what I want. So, what says the jury?

You can run the tag # you found in the State of Washington Database. From a quick read, the new well was dug in 2004 and no pump was installed. As you say it appears that it was never put in service.

John, On the other side of DC from you I just paid $1,200for a new 200a Siemens panel installed.

Yup, the one & only (I think) To be honest, I spend more time on the Tiffin RV Network Forums. I guess I'm dreaming about a coach for retirement[] I like your E3 by the way, especially the photos with a few bottles of wine around[:-party]

True, especially if this under-counter light fixture was connected to the outlet via some fixture wire. The rated current of most fixture wire found on residential electric light fixtures will not trip even a 15 amp breaker. Almost 800 pages to the National Electrical Code and you can still have an electrical fire even if every rule is followed. Marc All wiring was NM cable, not sure if it was #12 or #14, but it was on a 15a breaker.

Thanks I had already decided to replace the panel, but with a "new" house to order in which items are done are affected by many factors, not the least of which is what the dear wife wants.[^] I am the first to admit, I do not have all the answers as to what happened with my fixture and panel. When I was able to open the fixture (it was quite warm) I found the wire nuts had been hot enough to deform, the wires had the insulation melted off for a couple of inches and lots of charring. I will say, at that point other items the inspector pointed out were looked at in a new light[]

Well, I'm a homeowner and actually love reading this site for the information you all provide. I figured I'd never post, but registered in order to view images. For this one I have to post. I purchased a 30 year old home 1 year ago today. The inspector called out the FPE panel and explained I should replace it ASAP. 1 week after closing I came down the stairs to find smoke filling the kitchen to just above the tops of the doors (hadn't dropped low enough to roll into other rooms) and I could smell burning wires. This was the first time in my life I used a main electrical disconnect in a house. After investigation I discovered an under counter light in the kitchen had shorted out. the wires inside were melting and the cabinet it was attached to was getting warm. As I'm sure you can guess, the FPE breaker failed to trip! The panel replacement was now at the top of my list and was replaced within another week. All I can say to anyone is replace any FPE panels found.