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[venaurafarm <venaurafarm@bellsouth.net>]

On 1/3/2013 5:24 PM, Frances and David wrote:
> yes.
> and we could also add in to the 'renewable energy' mix, best practices
> structurally to lower the need for climate enhancing energy...
> for instance, not only how to site the house but which way to build it.
> One notable discussion point is insulation. What is practical, effective,
> and environmentally sound?  Not the most available stuff, I imagine...
> They have some gorgeous hemp bats in Europe which are fungus protective as
> well as good at handling moisture...
> I need help out of this stuck position of admiring this solution from
> afar...

Over the years I have posted my knowledge and hands on experiences with 
a number of insulation materials used in construction and how they are 
used and installed. I went into a lot of detail in some posts. I have 
been there and done that, built the highly insulated buildings.

Make the up front investment and reap the rewards for many years. Build
better, not larger.
Basic materials:

foil and foil-backed insulation, flexible foam panels

rigid foamboard panels

spray on foam insulation, hard-setting, waterproof only

insulating concrete/masonry products
Hebel & Aercon products, blocks and steel reinforced panels

log construction

Heating options:

Russian stoves
Finnish stoves
Masonry Stoves
high efficiency wood burning stoves
Rocket stoves

solar thermal heaters, reflectors and collectors
solar closets (Google Nick Pine)

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