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What U and SHGC is needed in temperate weather conditions to achieve NetZero?
In this wonderful community, Energy Efficiency is often been in reference cold climates. I live in California and am in the architectural stages of building a NetZero house. We have…
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Moisture in sleeper bays over T&G roof decking?
8 years ago. The existing clerestory low slope roof had 2x sleepers over T&G decking with insulation between with sheathing and a membrane roof over. the new addition duplicated this…
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What is the efficiency of gas powered infrared radiant heat?
My project: Climate zone 6A Hortonville, WI 54944 Energy source: electric or propane, no natural gas available An earlier post about heating garage brought up the possibility of gas powered…
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Botched weatherization retrofit
My weatherization contractor is supposed to follow the BPI (building performance institute) standards for installation. At least, this is what my contract states. The standards that I found on the…
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Heat-pump water heater in conditioned space
I am building a net-zero energy home to Passive House standards in the Seattle area. The best scenario for a heat pump water heater is in an attached garage, unheated…
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Mid Roof Edge Vents / Ice Dams
I'm located in Michigan and in the process of putting on a new roof and want to address some issues relative to poor ventilation and ice dams. Overall, the attic…
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Designing a passive solar / net zero house in NC Mountains
My wife and I are designing a new mountain home in Banner Elk, NC. We are in the initial design stages with our architect and are confused by the numerous…
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Choosing insulation for a cathedral ceiling
This is my situation: I am located in Colorado, where is is generally dry, gets hot in the summer and cold in the winter. I am in process of building…
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Round window flashing and water management
I have a situation with a remodel on a 1970's house with one round window that was replaced. The new window is installed, and the company had me replace siding…
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Any good thoughts on Drolet wood stoves?
A relative is asking about efficient wood burning stoves. Any thoughts. I would never burn wood outside an occasional campfire using up leftover 2x4 cut offs. I told him any…