[Strawbale] [Fwd] re: Solar in Israel + Concrete

[Robert Tom]

I'm not quite sure why this Euro-sourced mail (appended below)came to me  
rather than the List since it does contain thread-relevant/useful info but  
I'll assume it's because the OP preferred to remain a nonny mouse, so  
respecting that assumption:

------- Forwarded message -------
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:14:57 -0500

Thanks for stepping in and informing guys on correct zero energy
practice in Isreal. Isreal can get cold but to just below freezing in
places like Golan or Jerusalem for a short periode around end Dec/ Jan
but thats about it. To support the case for zero energy houses is the
widespread use of solar water heaters. I think Isreal is most probably
the leading country in the world for the use of these systems. Near
where my niece lives in Jerusalem nearly every house has one and I
expect nearly every plumber can install one. So I expect solar heating
would work very well even in a moderately insulated house. Overheating
is a much bigger issue.

Your resume on concrete slabs was right to the point specifically what
you said about water. I read some mails which made my stomach wrench.
Thanks for stepping in.

Which leaves me to wish you a very pleasant 2008.
---- End of forwarded message --------


Merci. Et tu.

I would only add that 2008 cannot be anything but a Gr8 year IMO (ie far  
more than just "pleasant") and I extend that wish to y'all.


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