Green Building News!- Insulation choices for zone 6 basementMy brother has a house in zone 6b, with a unheated basement, that is usually pretty damp. He began installing fiberglass insulation between the floor joists in the basement. He…
- Erv with c4 automationAnyone integrated ERVs with an automation system like control4 who can advise me on the approach? There will be multiple units independently controlled, just looking for a way to access…
- Dual pane window infrared….normal?Greetings all,We've just finished building a home along the So Cal coast, and are surprised at how cold the house is. As a longtime follower of this site and others,…
- Concrete block house insulationThis has been asked and discussed many times over the years as regards to basements but my situation is slightly different. My 1910 house was built out of concrete blocks…
- Sizing Minisplit Mitsubishi HeatpumpI live in a townhouse in the Northeast, that is 1100 sq feet. 550 down, 550 up. Kitchen, living room downstairs, 1 window kitchen, 1 slider livingroom,; a passthrough between…
- Option to add thermal mass to 480 sqft additionHello all.Here is an interesting holiday question, with some background first:We are in the (slow) process of building a 20’x24’ stand alone addition to our small house, which will be…
- Opinion on a wall assemblyI have a question regarding a wall assembly. I am in climate zone 6a. My intended wall assembly from outside in is vinyl siding, furring for air path, 3 inches…
- How can FAJ Technical Services LLC assist with Siemens washing machine repair in Dubai?FAJ Technical Services LLC offers expert Siemens washing machine repair in Dubai. Our team handles issues like drum problems, leaks, and electrical faults, ensuring efficient repairs to restore your…
- Pacific Northwest: Insulating a detached garageClimate zone 4, the Pacific Northwest: I have a detached garage that has no insulation, other than in the roof. We store things there and they are covered with mold…
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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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Energy Efficiency with Insulation
When you are trying to achieve better energy efficiency in your home, there are many ways to do this. Many homeowners do a process of adding a programmable thermostat, compact fluorescent bulbs, water shower heads that slow water flow, turn … Continue reading
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Tagged Cellulose Insulation, Compact Fluorescent Bulbs, Energy Consumption, Energy Efficiency Plan, Furnace, Home Energy, Home Insulation, House Plan, Insulation Properties, Interior Environment, New Energy, Programmable Thermostat, Slow Water, Spray Foam, Utility Bills, Water Flow, Water Heaters, Water Shower, Window Coverings, Window Insulation
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