A walk-through inspection is a must. Written notes, comments and sketches will save you time and money with the contractor. Write down everything and give a copy to your contractor. Be sure to have both parties sign the inspection checklist.
Ever battle those packing peanuts used for packing? The plastic used in those plastic foam peanuts are used in air filters. These plastics maintain a static charge just sitting there. Electrostatic air filters attach dust in a similar fashion. An electrostatic air filter can help clean your house.
One of the electrostatic air filters offers a built-in carbon monoxide detector. The results are in after a year of testing. The name of this air filter company and other manufacturers are provided.
Electrostatic filter initial resistance comparison of some of the electrostatic filters available. The lower the number the better. Your HVAC system will work less and saves energy with the lower number filters. One filter offers carbon monoxide detection built-in.
These illustrations are for that ideal garage plan. They cover the dream garage, garage plans and ideal garage plans articles. A typical garage wall cross section, garage floor plan and plan elevations are shown.
Precast foundation walls can be used in a variety of building situations. These illustrations show some of the possibilities for precast concrete foundations.
There are lots of homeowners interested in log home building. Log homes have a special feel and warmth. Those log cabin homes are popping up everything. Catch the log home fever. But be careful!
The two major associations that represent the log home industry are the Log Homes Council, who monitors energy and building code regulations. And the second is the Canadian Log Builders Association, who publish a set of Log Building Standards. Below are members, including companies that make log cabin homes.
Geothermal energy heating and cooling systems are environmentally friendly. Geothermal heating systems are quiet and work best in moderate climates. Here is a comparison of various HVAC systems and geothermal heat pumps.
There are many sources of information about Geothermal energy for heating and cooling. Contact these geothermal heating organizations or search the Internet for geothermal heat pumps. Some websites are very rich with information.
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