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Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-19-16, 07:09 AM
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Posted By stevehull
Misunderstanding (of me explaining my situation)....

Misunderstanding (of me explaining my situation). Thermal mass is good - up to a point. The key is to match the time lag/storage with the climate it is being placed in as well as the energy costs....
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-18-16, 05:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,337
Posted By stevehull
We do clip the dog's nails - the problem is the...

We do clip the dog's nails - the problem is the very hard and sharp grained quartzite sand in the local Oklahoma soils. The dogs go out and get it on their paws and then track it in - even though we...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-15-16, 08:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,337
Posted By stevehull
Wizard, Here is the logical behind my...

Wizard,

Here is the logical behind my apparent illogical statement . . .

For a floor to feel like it is "heated", the floor must be about 80 F at a minimum. This temperature cancels out the...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 09-15-16, 05:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,337
Posted By stevehull
Let me get this back on track . . . ...

Let me get this back on track . . .

Oklahoma has a mild winter, with a few windy cloudy cold days. Mostly, it is a sunny winter with days in the 40s and low in the 20s. It is not at all like SE...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-20-16, 05:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,337
Posted By stevehull
Philb I appreciate the local perspective as...

Philb

I appreciate the local perspective as you are quite close to me. I agree on the spacing as well (6 inch).

Thanks for the confirmations!

Steve
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-19-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,337
Posted By stevehull
ksstat, Yes, I will incorporate solar water...

ksstat,

Yes, I will incorporate solar water heating for both domestic use and for radiant. I will also tie in the existing water to air GTHP desuperheater into this. A separate water to water...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-15-16, 10:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,337
Posted By stevehull
JR - I already have a geothermal heat pump and I...

JR - I already have a geothermal heat pump and I am talking about building with SIPS. I have done other homes/building with SIPS and am comfortable with them. Am recycling the thermal double pane...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-12-16, 05:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,337
Posted By stevehull
DE I should have been more specific . . . ...

DE
I should have been more specific . . .

The floors are not on grade but above a crawl space so that is not an issue. The floor is not a heated floor but a radiant one with a floor temp of no...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 08-12-16, 11:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,337
Posted By stevehull
Radiant Flooring in Oklahoma

I am designing a new home and have been seriously thinking of radiant flooring. This would be the PEX in concrete, insulated from below, etc. I would do it myself with a helper (~ 3000 sq ft).
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