After viewing feedback on my questions about heating & cooling systems it seems that proper insulation is a big key to sizing a system. So here's a few...
Thanks Clark!! I'm looking at Gridwall with a foamed roof deck. I'm really going to study the whole process comparing 2x6 exterior walls with foam vs ...
Posted by: "hairy_piano" hairy_piano@... ... Hi Harry; That will depend on several factors, including climate, heating fuel, and cost of the insulation...
East facing windows, in Houston actually get more sun than the west during the hottest months of the year (according to NREL data), when you don't want early...
I'm wondering if anyone on this forum has had experience installing natural gas supply lines. I am quite proficience with galvanized pipe for water. How does...
just had a wild thought today. since i live in georgia with dense clay soil, i considered the concept of forming basement walls by digging 9- 10 foot deep...
I'm in the early stages of planning a house and was hoping someone here can refer me to a good book on the subject of insulating. Specifically I would like to...
Water and gas are two different things. Few of either are installed with “pipe” any more, most are using PEX now. Most natural gas lines are regulated as...
I do not have Warren's expertise. My suggestion, however, if you are doing the work yourself, is to keep it simple. If you can hire Warren or someone like...
Hello, new member here- I have a question about installing vinyl siding. I am doing a remodel job, and part of it is replacing the siding. I have followed the...
Thank you Laren, that is a big relief! Kind regards, -Mark from Minnesota ... From: LarenCorie To: Owner Builder Club Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 1:55 PM ...
What suggestions do you have for wiring to meet current and future technologies? I'm good with the ac and telephone lines and cable TV coax, but what about...
It was not long ago that RG-59 was the gold standard for cable; for several years now we have used RG-6. If you built a two story home then with RG-59 you may...
I need to have a septic system at my new location. East Central Kansas. I've heard of concrete, fiberglass, plastic, etc. Anyone out there with experience and...
... Harry, You will need to contact your local health dept. They will probably make you do a percolation test to decide which system your lot requires . The...
I'm not sure how new this product is but it's new to my experience. Structural Insulated Sheathing by Dow and others. Seems quite efficient and cost effective....
Just passing info on... This is a great company if you have projects going in Mexico. Their connections lead money there. 1 World Financing is a land...
I'm thinking of getting an electric tankless water heater. You can get a 125 amp one at Home Depot for around $700. The house is a vacation home in the...
I am looking for a spreadsheet or program that I could use to quantify the materials that will be used to build a new house. I was thinking that it could be...
PEX can go directly to your toilet or washbasin. The trouble is it looks ugly because it's red or blue. I'm thinking of painting the exposed part silver. Would...
For project manangement suggestions click on the Links section in this group under project. There are a few links listed for what you are after. One is...
Hi James, I use the student version of Chief Architect and it does what you're looking for but I have to draw the house first and input materials. You could...
What brand of windows do you like / decide to use? I'm interested in maintenance free as much as possible, energy efficiency, quality of construction and cost....
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