[Greenbuilding] A Challenging Project

[Bryan Fenoff]

OK. 

I am embarking on a restoration of a 1920's Adirondak Lodj home.  It 
weighs in at a hefty 6500 sqft.  Inspection of the attic revealed NO 
insulation.  I would assume the walls are in the same state.  The heat 
system is steam powered by a room size oil boiler.  The windows are 
single pane and barely stay closed.  The roof is mostly slate with 
sections of composite shingle.  There are 3 cottages which require heat 
also.  Currently the main house heat is separate from the cottage heat.  
There is also a pool on property that requires heat.

I am attempting to recommend some energy efficient green renovation 
methods to enable the owners to help seal the building envelope and 
minimize heating energy consumption. 

Doing a pure renovation is a high priority for the owners.  They are 
working to restore the home back to its original stature so ripping all 
the windows out and replacing with low e thermopane etc. widows is not 
an option.  The windows do have screens that hang from the exterior so 
one option would be to make an efficient storm window to hang in the 
same manner. 

I would like ANY suggestions of thoughts, products, and methods you may 
know that might assist my endeavor of working toward a green*er* home.

thanks,

bryan

PS...  there is lead paint top to bottom too...  and still holding 
strong after 90 years...  but must be dealt with.