ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: I understand it is important to get fresh air into my house, but exchanging air in my home means the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Energy Focus Articles'
Air exchangers work but study up on them
September 30th, 2010 · No Comments
Category: Energy Focus Articles · Mechanical Systems
In-ground heat pumps require some expertise
September 23rd, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: Recently I read the News-Miner story about the heat pump being installed at Weller Elementary School. Are there different ways [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Mechanical Systems · Northern Living · Sustainable Living
Burning wood? Don’t go green then
September 16th, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: Does it matter what type of wood I burn in my woodstove? Most species of local wood are suitable for burning [...]
Category: Alaskan Efforts · Energy Focus Articles · Energy, Information · Northern Living
Better ways to insulate around doors, windows
September 10th, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: A lot of older homes use pink or yellow fiberglass insulation around doors or windows. If I’m going to reseal [...]
Category: Energy Focus Articles
Hot water flooring has its advantages
August 26th, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: What are the advantages of hot water infloor heat versus baseboard heating? Radiant hot water (hydronic) floor heating systems’ costs [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living · PORTAL
A material’s ability to absorb heat is separate from conduction
August 19th, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: I hear that log and concrete walls have the added benefit of “thermal mass.” How much of a difference does [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles
Know your home rebates
August 12th, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER BY CCHRC STAFF The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: Many people are fixing their old home and getting a rebate from the state. Is there still rebate money available [...]
Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Legislation and Policy · PORTAL · Sustainable Living
Think vapor barrier when going post and pad
July 29th, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: I am building a house using post and pad construction. Since it will be off the ground, do I need [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living
An unlevel house can cause a number of problems in the home
July 22nd, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: My home is starting to settle a little bit. What advice can you give on leveling a house? What is [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living
Killing carpenter ants without the chemicals
July 15th, 2010 · No Comments
ASK A BUILDER By CCHRC Staff The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Q: How can I get rid of carpenter ants without using toxic chemicals? Carpenter ants are tenacious creatures and once they [...]
Category: Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living
