Green Building News!- Residing an old house in seismic zoneMy home was built in 1910 and has the original plank sheathing. It is in a seismic zone, Seattle, and I am wondering if this sheathing should be replaced, renailed,…
- Insulating Crawl Space with Existing Vapor Barrier/Radon MitigationShould the existing vapor/radon barrier be removed, rigid insulation added to the walls and earth floor, and then reinstalled (on the 'warm' side)? Or would rigid insulation with taped seams…
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- 366 Green Tint ConcernsWe toured a unit that has Cardinal 366 double pane glass windows and there were reflections of green inside the unit when the sun was shining. See pics. I've also…
- options for fireproofing underside of stairsDo the underside of stair treads need some kind of fire barrier? If so, what are options besides drywall or cementitious board?
- Unbalanced R ValuesHello everyone, I am building a house in climate zone 4A. Due to structural constraints my truss manufacture specifies a 27" deep parallel cord truss. I am using a smart…
- Thoughts on proposed HVAC for detached garage in PortlandWe're starting to build a 1000 sq ft detached garage in Portland (CZ 4C). I'd like to keep the garage at a tolerable temperature in both winter and summer, so…
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- Zip system assemblyHiI am currently building a house in Montreal Canada wich is cold in winter and very hot and humid in summer.The wall assembly is:- brick- 1 inch air gap- R6…
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Category Archives: Winter Savings
Cold Weather Cracks and Boom Noises In Winter
If you are hearing loud cold weather cracks and booming noises in your home in the winter, you are not alone! Many people during the winter season on 2013-2014 experienced these weird shifting noises that have many home owners worried. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bond Energy, Cold Weather, Dropping Temperature, Energy Efficiency, Insulation, Internal Energy, Kinetic Energy, Loud Boom, Many Home Owners, Molecules, Physical Bond, Physical Energy, Scary Movie, Temperature Change, Temperature Degree, Thermodynamics, Thieves, Water And Ice, Winter Season, Zero Temperatures
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American Energy Costs : How Insulation Is The Secret
American Energy Costs are compounding and expanding with the ever growing need of oil, gas and electricity requirements. Our homes in America are costing us a fortune, with the average cost to heat a home in the US at $3000 … Continue reading
Why your House is like a Balloon Of Perfect Atmosphere
You may of heard of a perfect atmosphere in theory, via a global initiative called the biosphere or the bubble project in the southwest in America, where an ecology of plants, air, water and humans is contained in a sphere … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Water, Balloon, Bates, Biosphere, Bubble Project, Construction Methods, Doors And Windows, Ecology, Fahrenheit, Global Initiative, Insight, Insulation Properties, Outer Atmosphere, Plants, Science, Southwest, Spending Money, Sphere, Sun, Temperature Control, Tight, Ventilation
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Winter Heat Savings
In Minnesota, winter heat savings is important as the winter can be very long and very cold. Without some form of a winter heat savings plan, your heating bills will be large and create a drain on your bottom line. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bottom Line, Cold Winds, Dry Clothes, Economic Downturn, Fahrenheit, Furnace Installation, Furnaces, Gas Dryer, Heat Savings, Heating Bills, Home Renovation, Hot Water Heater, Minimal Expense, Minnesota Winter, Natural Gas Bill, Utility Bills, Winter Heat
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