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Hot water flooring has its advantages

August 26th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 [...]

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Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living · PORTAL
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Know your home rebates

August 12th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 [...]

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Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Legislation and Policy · PORTAL · Sustainable Living
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Think vapor barrier when going post and pad

July 29th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 [...]

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Killing carpenter ants without the chemicals

July 15th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 [...]

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Time to get all decked out

July 1st, 2010 · No Comments

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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 my options for eco-friendly decking?
In today’s market, the selection of decking materials is vast and can be overwhelming.
Other than wood or [...]

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Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Mechanical Systems · Northern Living
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Towers and turbines have regulations, too

June 24th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 [...]

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Category: Energy Focus Articles · Energy, Renewable · Northern Living · Recycling
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Insulating your foundation with ease

June 17th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 [...]

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Category: Alaskan Efforts · Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Northern Living · PORTAL
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Replacing your windows, all panes at a time

June 10th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 [...]

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Category: Building Structure · Energy Focus Articles · Mechanical Systems
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Know the soil under your home

June 7th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 on a postand- pad foundation because I live on spongy ground. I notice some changes in the floor in my [...]

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Your ventilation system is key to indoor quality

May 27th, 2010 · No Comments

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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 had an energy rating performed on my home, and it said my house does not have enough ventilation air for acceptable indoor [...]

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