Discussion Forum
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SIPS project
It's been a while since I've had time to post here. We've been pretty busy getting this new project started. It's our first major SIPS job using SIPS for all…
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Miratec vs Hardi-trim
I've got a large commercial job coming up in the spring that is spec'ed with hardi siding and trim. I would like to convince the architect to switch to Miratec…
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Acadia Heat Pump
We recently finished a new custom house for a customer that is heated with a Acadia Cold Climate air to air heat pump system. To my knowledge, it's the first…
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SIPS panels
We are going to be working on a large commercial project this coming spring that will be utilizing exterior sips wall panels. I'm wondering if anyone here has any sips…
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Oil fired boilers
I have a possible house customer I am trying to please but may not be able to. She insists on heating a new home with oil fired heat/boiler. Normally, I…
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Llama Trek
Every once in a while the wife and I need a break from the hassles of contractor life. Years ago she succeeded in talking me into a new hobby, raising…
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Cold Climate Heat Pumps
Anyone here have any experience with a new heat pump system called Acadia cold climate heat pump? The manufacturer is Hallowell Int. located in Maine. These are a new generation…
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SIPS installation
Anyone have any input for me as to what they might be paying or charging for structural insulated panel systems in their areas? I'm bidding a large project now and…
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Earth tubes for cooling
Anyone have any experience using buried pipe/tubes to circulate air from outside into a home for summer time cooling? Seems like it shouldn't be to difficult other than the potential…
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Green construction experiences
I've recently started construction of a small subdivision of mixed housing in upstate central New York and have utilized different aspects of green construction design, material, and practices in the…