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    On-demand water heaters

    Check out www.Tanklesswaterheaters.com I am looking at the Paloma myself. Why pay to heat a tank of water.
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    Links for green building supplies

    I thought I would go ahead and share some links on some sights. http://www.iaqsource.com/ http://oikos.com/green_products/index.php http://truefoam.com/products.html http://spacepak.com/index.htm http://www.sheltersupply.com/shelter/default.aspx http://positive-energy.com/...
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    Energy Ventilation Recovery

    Does anyone have one of these?? I was looking at Fantech Energy Recovery Ventilator Model SER 2004 at http://www.iaqsource.com/index.php?module=products&prod_cat=43. I haven't met anyone in the area around Hampton VA who has one, let alone even knows what an ERV is. If you have any advice on...
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    How many folks use the energy saving bulbs?

    I use them for just about everything, except for my spot lights which are halogen used for working in the shop.
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    Acoustical Sealant

    Has anyone every used acoustical sealant, have favorite brand, or any info. Also what is the best type, synthetic rubber, acrylic, or latex base?? I was reading the book Insulate and Weatherize by Bruce Harley and he recommeds using Acoustic Sealant for installing extruded polystyrene foam...
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    Gas prices

    On Langley AFB gas as like 2.85 yesterday for regular and 2.95 for mid and 3.07 for premium. I haven't checked prices today. Those are gas prices on a military base though. Off base Hampton VA the prices are about 10 cents more. I drive a dodge ram 1500 and luckly I live three miles one way...
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    Help with Framing / Insulation

    He has a contractors license in another state, but is applying for one here in VA. He is in the military and does structural engineering for his job. He and his crew do lots of side work around the area. He was referred to me by a guy at work. There aren't any drawings. He said it would be...
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    Help with Framing / Insulation

    Thanks again for all the helpful insight oh the insulation. I am now wondering if paying 6 grand for the framing only is to expensive for what seems to be a little bit of work. I am doing all the demolition, and all they are going to do is add the strength to the rafters. So does anyone think...
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    Installing ductwork...

    Thanks for the links, I always wondered the difference between flex and sheet metal. Sven
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    Help with Framing / Insulation

    I decided to go and get a building engineer to look at the roof to go with a vaulted ceiling. He said that he could have it all reinforced with cross ties and gussets and that the job would run about 6000 to have it all framed. Then I would just have to insulate, run electrical and drywall...
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    Help with Framing / Insulation

    First I want to say thanks for a reply. By styrofoam do you mean extruded polystyrene / foarm board?? Do you think that I should frame the room in though so I can wire the room with out having to knock out part of the brick from behind, and also should I leave the old insulation board on?? I...
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    Help with Framing / Insulation

    I decided that it was time to fix up my house. I have lived in it for a year now and sought out a heloc. When I started to rip off the paneling in two of the rooms in my house I soon discovered that my house used to be only a dining room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. The house had a second...
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