Hello, I am building my new home and have reached the point to make the decision on the heating system.
My thoughts are to install a wood boiler and a propane boiler backup.
Here are the particulars:
Location is Maryland
4000 sq. ft. Timber Frame
Open floor plan
Insulation:
R30 walls
R40 roof
R13 basement
Radiant in floor heating
Mini-splits for AC
Questions:
1.) Thermal storage tank style systems vs. a Garn vs. Geothermal (pond loop)
2.) Type of flue to install. New construction so I can install masonry or metal.
3.) Location of the wood boiler. Basement or attached garage?
4.) How to create the domestic hot water?
5.) ROI, the balance of the cost versus return, or should I say term of return? Some of the
technology that is available is so costly that the ROI is ridiculous. I believe you have to reach a balance.
I realize that there is a lot of personal preference involved in these decisions but there is a tremendous amount of information to be learned from people who have been there and done that. I would appreciate any input, good, bad or indifferent no harm no foul.
Respectfully,
Ron
My thoughts are to install a wood boiler and a propane boiler backup.
Here are the particulars:
Location is Maryland
4000 sq. ft. Timber Frame
Open floor plan
Insulation:
R30 walls
R40 roof
R13 basement
Radiant in floor heating
Mini-splits for AC
Questions:
1.) Thermal storage tank style systems vs. a Garn vs. Geothermal (pond loop)
2.) Type of flue to install. New construction so I can install masonry or metal.
3.) Location of the wood boiler. Basement or attached garage?
4.) How to create the domestic hot water?
5.) ROI, the balance of the cost versus return, or should I say term of return? Some of the
technology that is available is so costly that the ROI is ridiculous. I believe you have to reach a balance.
I realize that there is a lot of personal preference involved in these decisions but there is a tremendous amount of information to be learned from people who have been there and done that. I would appreciate any input, good, bad or indifferent no harm no foul.
Respectfully,
Ron
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