Re: OT New home wall thickness

Posted by ShepFL on June 12, 2004 at 13:36:23 from (63.175.91.53):

In Reply to: OT New home wall thickness posted by Kent on June 10, 2004 at 18:09:16:

I just built a new house last yr. Built this house to maintenance free and low operating costs. Pumped extra $$ into high efficiency items now while we are both working with the thought that when we retire/quit/layed off our income will not be consumed by utility and maintenance costs.

We followed alot of the EnergyStar recommendations. We built with 2x4s. We put foam boards then fiberglass batts over that. My walls are R30, cieling is R50 (blown insulation over batts). We did all the foam board installation and contractor did the batting. We also did the interior wall insulations for noise reduction including the ceiling/floor between upstairs / downstairs. Lots of caulk and weatherseals, including TYVEK. Also used a good latex paint.

Hi-efficiency windows are primarily N and S for maximum natural light without direct sunlight. Our house is extremely tight yet we use the windows for venting as well as screen doors.

Took a little longer to build but I am very pleased. Our electic in the summer runs ~120.00/mo (N. FL) and in the winter ~50.00/mo. for a large home. We heat with wood and propane fireplaces. AC Units are SEER 17. Wanted to go geo-thermal but could not find anyone with sufficient experience (future plans for this using 2 acre fish pond for heat exchange).

We did alot of the sweat equity ourselves which saved us from paying contractor costs i.e. whole home stereo, attics, CAT 5E wired network, dirt work etc. House was truly a collabrative effort as custom builder was preparing for retirement and our house is WAY out in the boonies - permitted some extra time for some of the amenities we are blessed to have.

Check out FOTKI.COM and query for ShepFL. Subscription was just renewed last week.

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