[Greenbuilding] asking for advice

[RONALD CASCIO]

One simple question for you right off the bat Wayne; What experience do you 
have in the building trades?

Ron Cascio
Chestnut Creek
Design/Build/Consult/Develop
Maryland's Eastern Shore


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Wayne Mueller" <wayne at mueller1.com>
To: <greenbuilding at listserv.repp.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:45 AM
Subject: [Greenbuilding] asking for advice


> Hello green builders,
>
> This is my first posting and I am looking for some advice about building 
> an
> energy efficient home.
>
> Since this would be my first project, I would start out conservatively.
> This may be a spec house and loosing money would be a disaster for me.  I
> don't have to make a lot of money, but I really need to avoid loosing 
> money
> on the deal.
>
> The house would be a 2 story 4 bedroom colonial probably 32 x 36.  I 
> believe
> this is within the LEED-H limit for a 4 bedroom design.
>
> I am considering the use of SIP's, either 8 inch or 10 inch thick. Is this 
> a
> good idea from a leakage (overall insulation) standpoint?  The SIP
> manufacturer around here can design the outer shell, manufacture it and
> assemble it for me on site, which would seem to be very practical.  What 
> are
> your experiences with SIP's regarding longevity, weather sealing, cost,
> etc.?
>
> Any suggestions on things that are definite must haves and items I should
> stay away from would be most appreciated. I have a hundred other questions
> but I will stop here for now.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wayne
>
>
>
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