First off, the large picture of a construction project should be viewed as an entire system. This system is similar to your body. The foundation, walls and roof are like our skeletal system, the plumbing is like our digestive system, the electrical like our nervous system and the VENTILATION… is like the respiratory system. All …
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This week, we are referring our blog to the AE Building Systems blog post here. We bought our Alpen Windows from AE Building Systems and we are so happy with the service they provided and the windows are phenomenal. https://aebuildingsystems.com/passion-for-sustainability-at-the-poindexter-house-blog/
Note that I am assuming a heating-dominated climate here. The IRC (International Residential Code) requires that each bedroom and the main kitchen / living room area has a way to be heated. The code does NOT require air conditioning, even in a cooling-dominated climate. The 2015 IRC reads as follows: R303.9 Required heating. Where the …
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Why invest in windows? Well, windows are basically holes in your wall that attempt to block air flow. If you have insulation in your walls and care about indoor comfort, you should definitely spend a little more money for that “nicer” window. Therefore, you can go from a simple hole in your wall to something …
There are so many ways to build a building! Seriously. Most of these are dependent on the location and what is required by the energy code, but a lot of them can also be chosen due to budget and labor knowledge. First off, you wouldn’t pack the same for a trip to the Rocky Mountains …
A well-built cooler results in using less ice to keep items cold. This is a similar concept to building a well-built building that will result in less energy usage. If you build a structure that is air-tight and well-insulated, similar to a Yeti Cooler (or Artic, etc.), then the size of the mechanical systems used …
The journey of building your own home can be grueling, but here is a short introduction on what to expect. Note that there are a lot of variables so this is a rough outline on what the process will look like. Buy property If you have capital, you can use this to purchase the lot. …