Thanks for the advice. I think with the super-insulation, I'm coming to the same conclusion. I will be building a sunroom with concrete thermal...
That's what I've read, Black Locust is on par with IPE for being very rot resistant (high density wood). The Honey Locust is still a rot...
You're up near Lake George then, that's a beautiful area. I currently live in Erie county (Western NY), but want to relocate to Madison county...
The taxes are crushing in NY state. 22 of the 25 highest tax US counties are in NY State. If I didn't have a great job here I would have moved...
From NY Agricultural assessment program: Land generally must consist of seven or more acres that were used in the preceding two years for the...
The land I'm looking at is fertile farmland. Both honey locust and shagbark hickory will work for me. Thanks for the advice!:)
I'm looking at land that is currently farmland. Alot of farms are being broken up and sold off in upstate NY. Tillable acreage can be found as...
Joist Trak, extruded aluminum heat transfer panels. I'll keep your suggestions in mind when designing the system. Thanks for all the advice!:)
Sounds like a great house you have there. My current house is almost 100yrs old and leaky, too much work to retrofit. The new build will be using...
I haven't started one before, this is new to me as well. Locusts, once established, grow like weeds (so be careful where you plant them). I can't...
I'm looking at acreage with hard wood timber, and will be planting black locust immediately to start harvesting after 4-5 yrs. Fuel cost will...
Thanks guys for refocusing me on the most important part of building an energy efficient house. Canadians are experts in many things, and hockey,...
You're right, I think code is R49 for the roof. Like I said, I'm still in the planning phase and all the details will be worked out when I get...
Thanks for the info on AHS/Wood Gun, I'll check them out as well. I found the info about Vedolux on Smokeless Heat, and I have them bookmarked. I...
Thanks! I'll give them a call.
Ah OK, I'll have to check local codes...thanks.
Hi! I'm new to the forums. I'm in the planning process of building a 2000sq ft Saltbox (FirstDay Cottage) with radiant heat in central NY (using R20...
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