many of you here have great thoughts! I am a contractor, mainly Commercial but some residential, and the proper new types of construction are much stronger and 10 times more energy efficient than the old ways. To answer the first question about building on a slab, YES, it's a great way to build. Whereever you build, put down a strong foundation first, tho.I built one for a friend about 10 yrs ago and to help keep the floor more comfortable, we installed under floor PVC ducting around the perimeter and his house is very warm. We banked three of the walls with earth to help further. his house heats for about 200 gals LP each year here in N Iowa. The new cement siding is much stronger than the old wood if put on correctly. The Metal roof is best too but I would lean toward sheets of metal like a shed gets vs. the metal shingles simply because it is less cost. the next best thing to build out of is the ICF walls mentioned here as well. they get a house so tight you need to pump in fresh air. Just my experiences here. Oh yes, I, too am a strong advocate of rebuilding old structures, but there does come a time when it is just not worth it and it's hard to say "Push it down!"
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Today's Featured Article - Trailering Your Tractor - by Curtis Von Fange. One of the fun things of summer and fall are the parades and tractor shows that go on across America. Many owners of tractors travel long distances to attend these shows and they usually take their restored iron along with them. Safe trailering practices and inspections will ensure that the event is a fun one. A good habit to develop when using a trailer is to give that �quick look over� before taking it on a trip. Before hooking up to it check the tongue for proper operation. The latche
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