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Try putting extra doors up. Enter into garage, then to mud room, then to livivng space. Or from outside to mudroom, then into house. Have two sets of doors prior to getting into the main living...

G, Anthricite is what you should be using. I would check with the manufacturer to see what size they recommend. Do you know who manufactured the stove?...........J

How many square feet of radiant floor heat are you going to have?

Your boiler will be sized according to needs.

A good friend is one of the largest HVAC guys in my area he'll give me the...

Glad I could offer a little insight. Stay Warm!! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif ......J

I used to use a wood burning fireplace insert as a heat supplement. We were very happy with it. Ours was made by Lopi. The unit fuctioned great and looked good in the firebox. Either wood or pellet...

Like Gary said, make sure you have the vapor barrier otherwise troubles could happen. ................J

Inspector and Pat,

Thanks for all you inut. I'm going with two of the 200 amp 40 circut/space panels. Should be more than enough space for adding the garage/shop at a later date, and still power...

Thanks! Did you mean you'd go with two 40 space boxes?????J

Inspector, you got that right! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

Now being totally confused, which one should I go with for maximum future expansion, and convienience??? Both are 40 circut.

I...

I was thinking of using using the 30 amp for something higher load like a electric range. If I go with the 40 space and use the single pole breakers I theroretically can hook up 80 seperate circuts...

Inspector, I think I got it.

In your opinion which panel would I be better off with? I guess I can get a 30 amp breaker to cover my higher load stuff, and still have 79 spaces left if I go with...

So, I can still hook up the same amount of outlets, and appliances with either panel? Would 30 space panel then have 30 places to put things because some are doubles anyway like a dryer, range,...

I have a question for the resident electrical experts.

I'm running a 400Amp service in my new house. 2, 200 amp panels.

I've seen 2 different square D panels (200 amp) one is 40 circuts with...

Alot of progress since last update (under: ready to build)

We've got the poured foundation in. 4000 psi 10" thick with Rub-r-wall waterproofing applied.

In 22 days of work we got the 1st and...

You can't go wrong with the Karcher line of electric power washers.

They are available at the big box stores like Lowe's, and Home Depot.

Very well made in Germany, and a good value. Hope...

I'd sure like to get one also. However, building is #1 priority.

We have a 2002 Diesel Jetta, (TDI) the wife uses to run around in. MPG last fill up : 54.8 !!!! It is pretty quick too...

My problem is I don't have a web page, or web space to store any pic's on the web. If anyone has space I'll be glad to e-mail some pic's.........J /forums/images/icons/confused.gif

Gary,

I was under the impression I had to have a web page, or dedicated space to post the picture from.
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I have sent plenty of photos via e-mail, but have...

I've got plenty!!

I just have no way of posting.

I can E-mail some to those in the know to have them posted. Maybe one of the experts like Pat......J

Update:

Have the road in and footers poured.

The road was quite a task, 1400' with a few turns. (for drainage purposes) Ended up a little shorter than we originally estimated. Another 400'...

Pat, The Place is looking great!!

It's really something to go back through the pages and see the progress as it happens.

Can't wait for the final photo's, including interior.......J

I'm getting ready to build a house with a stamped concrete wrap around porch.

We chose it for looks and durability reasons.

There are so many options for the stampings you can really create...

Great thread guys! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif I'm writing all these tips down. I'll be breaking ground in 2 weeks!

How about installing PVC pipe between walls from the attic to the basement...

My G.C. is a good family friend. He's taking care of most of the headaches, thankfully. He's been in the business 30+ years, and is really one of the nicest folks you'd ever meet.

I've been...

Hello, I recently joined the forum and have already learned so much from all of you folks!

We just picked up our plans yesterday and will be breaking ground by the end of the month.

We're...