Posted by Rick Kr on February 04, 2009 at 18:26:28 from (67.108.90.99):
In Reply to: OT - Building a house posted by dr darren on February 04, 2009 at 16:52:25:
Oh, I have learned so much it would fill this page.
1. A big #1 Geothermal heat/ac. I did forced air. Probably hands down the best money I spent. I would still look at wood as a backup. Power does go out now and then. And the geo units draw a quite a bit of juice.
2. Insulation/sealing. Everything is caulked and sealed, I mean everything. My house is tight. Windows, etc.
3. Lots of south facing windows, pick up winter sun. Big overhangs to shield summer sun.
I am Michigan so maybe you heat is not quite as big a deal as here.
I could go on an on. All of the above apply no matter what style house you build. And with the way energy prices fluctuate why not save on your heat/ac bill.
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