Hello from Edmonton

[nascenta]

Huh. One can't even share an e-mail address until one posts 5 times. Whats the point of all these restrictions? Oh well. Stay tuned.

[nascenta]

Okay. This my sixth post so it should allow me to include an email address
Jason, my email is Marlow01@telus.net. please contact me so we can arrange a visit.

[nascenta]

Hi Jason,
I tried to send a PM but the system won't let me until I send a total of 15 posts. So please e-mail me at marlow01@telus.net.

[oilburner]

Originally Posted by jason

Well, I do not really like talking about the house, but you twisted my arm.

It has

- Insulated Concrete forms construction to the trusses
- Two lb spray foam in attic
- Triple pane windows throughout as well as a couple solar tubes
- HRV system with whole house HEPA filtration
- Waste water heat recovery system
- High efficiency wood burning fireplace with ducting to other parts of the house
- Reduced thermal bridging, air tight construction.
- .66 pre drywall Blower door test but found a couple conduits I forgot to seal since.
- Energy efficient appliances, low and dual flush toilets
- Air chamber in the back entrance (most often used entrance in the house) reduces heat loss (or gain).
- 10 radiant heat zones main floor and second floor using Warmboard, basement in slab
- 95.2% AFUL efficient Viessmann condensing boiler
- non-combustible exterior finish. Stone / Hardie plank/panel
- Conduits run for future PV
- Option for solar thermal that can tie into our boiler, but ruled it out.

Jason

When you say "air chamber in the back", do you mean small porch area that is separated from the house by a door? I see many older homes in the country built that way, but in the city it seems to be obsolete. I think that is a great setup for when kids want to run in and out of the house to play outside, which I encourage.

I understand when you say solar heating can get complex. I have been researching them for awhile before I even think about starting a design. I am currently looking for a way to simplify the design so there are leaks areas for failure and less parts to buy. You may consider putting the solar collectors in you yard so they can be covered or turned away from sunlight when not needed. That is one idea I have to keep them from burning up in the summertime here.

[jason]

You are correct, in that it is a separate area like a small porch area. It is outside the main house building envelope. It is also insulated on all six sides. The floor is concrete and uses the houses radiant heating to heat the room. The door to and from the room are exterior doors. Now if I could just find a way to make sure that only one door can be open at a time, I am set.

Jason