Discussion Forum
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Air-to-water HP ready for prime time?
Hello all,Designing home in zone 6, slab on grade. Shooting for ACH50 of under 1.5 and well insulated. 2 BR, 2BA, open concept, roughly 1700 SF, all electric, solar-ready. Will…
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Fujitsu mini-split wifi controls
Hey all, I have a ductless Fujitsu Halcyon mini-split system at my barn in northern MI. 2 heads, one condenser. The barn has reliable high-speed internet. I am looking for a…
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Air exchange with bath fan?
All, I am building a small apartment (560sf) in northern MI, zone 6. Will be well sealed and well insulated. HVAC contractor said to use ceiling-mounted bath fan in the…
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Heating pole barn loft apartment
Hello all,I am building a pole barn garage with a 575 sf (16x36) loft apartment above it in northern MI. Cold. It will be used all year as the cottage…
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ERV for radon mitigation
Hello all, my radon in the finished and often used basement is at the high level of normal. Looking at remediation options. Have read where some use ERV air exchanges…
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Shell-only Build
All, With building costs high where I have land, I am considering hiring a contractor to build a house to dry-in stage, with rough plumbing and electrical, well and septic.…
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Selecting contractor/builder
OK, it is possible this has been discussed ad nauseam. I am looking for a builder in chilly northern MI who is in the practice of building air-tight and very well…
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Best foundation with high water table
Hello everyone, Building a lakefront cabin and eventual retirement home in upper Michigan. The site evaluation done for the septic drain field showed mottling/moisture at about 30” with increased moisture with…
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Energy efficiency and production builders
Greetings all, I am building a home with a local production builder/developer. Developers have bought all the decent residential land where I live and I am stuck with them if…