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 are usually higher than [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living · PORTAL
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 it make?
The basic [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles
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 for building a [...]
Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Legislation and Policy · PORTAL · Sustainable Living
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 a plastic vapor [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living
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 an acceptable amount of [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living
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 start a nest, they [...]
Category: Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living
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 people are participating in the rebate program to make their home more energy efficient. I was under the impression that [...]
Category: Energy Focus Articles · Legislation and Policy · Northern Living · PORTAL
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: Are there any regulations I need to know about before I put up a wind tower, or can I put one up anywhere?
Wind [...]
Category: Energy Focus Articles · Energy, Renewable · Northern Living · Recycling
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 have a concrete foundation. I heard insulating your foundation can save heat. How can I do that?
Concrete is very conductive, and heat [...]
Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living · PORTAL
ASK A BUILDER
By CCHRC Staff
The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life.
Q: What is the relationship between boilers and combustion air?
Any appliance that expels air must have its own air supply or one appliance could be drawing air through [...]
Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Mechanical Systems