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Old 07-20-16, 09:52 AM   #28
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Originally Posted by Spiv View Post
[*]Insulate as much as economically viable.
The more you are able to slow heat loss, through rigorous control of infiltration (will require a very high efficiency HRV), and heat loss through walls (insulate > 2X the required insulation in you area)...

...And also use construction that will prevent thermal bridging (which will eat away 18% of your insulation value), the less you will need to heat and cool your house.

Just imagine, silent comfort with no moving parts, due to proper design of your structure.

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