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Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-27-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
They go make dehumidifiers that also have...

They go make dehumidifiers that also have ventilation capability. It seems that type is also the most efficient dehumidifier, two birds with one stone there.
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-27-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
Your air conditioner is a dehumidifier. In...

Your air conditioner is a dehumidifier. In Minnesota we got dew points well above the indoor temperature but as long as the air conditioner was used to bring the house down to a reasonable...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-20-12, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
I always thought the idea of more insulation in...

I always thought the idea of more insulation in the roof came from the vented aspect of the roof increasing the surface heat conductivity of the insulation since there is air flow directly over it...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-17-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
The latest version of ASHRAE's manual that...

The latest version of ASHRAE's manual that specifies ventilation or required infiltration prior to adding mechanical ventilation shows .35ACH prior to adding mechanical ventilation.

Personally,...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 04-17-12, 07:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
I don't see the issues with berming being that...

I don't see the issues with berming being that great considering that the house I live in is undergrade without any issues. It seems that as long as you build it with the same considerations as you...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-05-12, 08:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
I was thinking an appropriately sized gas...

I was thinking an appropriately sized gas generator for the event of power outages. The largest load would be the water heater at 5kw since the heat pump would use less. I could go with a heat pump...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-05-12, 02:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
"The house was long, East/West, and narrow,...

"The house was long, East/West, and narrow, North/South. It had the usual overhang to shield against summer sun, was backed into an earth berm on the North side. Had an abundance of windows along its...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-04-12, 10:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
I like the idea of outside insulated window...

I like the idea of outside insulated window shutters, I'd imagine that having those on the front of a house would be considered an eyesore to many, along with awnings(which is why I'll have a...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-04-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
herlichka, Sinking the house is probably a bad...

herlichka, Sinking the house is probably a bad idea now that I think of it and Daox brought up the front door which I didn't think about. I don't think I'd raise grade. The thought was to reduce...
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 01-01-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,993
Posted By MN Renovator
MN Renovator 2012 Hypothetical new house

I'm living in a house I bought in the middle of 2010. I like the house and I've air sealed it pretty well and have a few more gaps that I know about that I'm taking care of this month. I got to...
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