- Windows
What factors do I need to think about with regard to windows?
If I install new windows, what types should I consider?
What other options are there?
Storm windows
Gaskets
Caulking
- Doors
What factors do I need to think about with regard to doors?
If I install new doors, what types should I consider?
What other options are there?
Storm doors
Gaskets
Caulking
- Insulation and Air Leakage
What factors do I need to think about with regard to insulation?
If I install new insulation, what types should I consider?
Fiberglass batts? Blown in cellulose? Rigid foam? Foam in place?
Vapor barriers
Caulking
Sealing drafts
Attic/Ceilings
Walls
Floors
Basements/Crawl spaces/Foundations
Pipes
Receptacles/Switches/Light boxes
- Heating System
What factors do I need to think about with regard to my heat source?
If I choose to install a new system, what types should I consider?
If I choose a boiler, should I use a “tankless coil” or a separate tank for hot water?
What other options are there?
Boiler? Furnace? Electric baseboard? Radiant heat, hot water or electric?
Oil? Gas? Wood?
Programmable thermostats
- Heating with wood
Will I save money?
How efficient is it really?
Heat loss up the chimney
If I use a fireplace, what if I install glass doors
- Heat Recovery Ventilators
Their role in a Systems Approach
Health considerations
- Air Conditioning
What are EER ratings?
Should I consider Window units, Split systems, or Central Air?
If I choose Central Air, where will I run the ductwork?
Hi velocity systems, are they for me?
- .Electrical Use
If I have an electric hot water heater, how can I reduce my electrical usage? Should I lower the temperature setting? If so, how much?
Legionnaires’ disease
Should I install a timer?
Pipe and tank insulation
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