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08-21-2016, 07:01 PM | #1251 | |
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08-21-2016, 07:03 PM | #1252 |
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08-21-2016, 07:06 PM | #1253 |
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08-22-2016, 12:15 AM | #1254 |
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08-25-2016, 10:48 AM | #1255 |
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Have an outdoor storage question; we're looking into one of those small resin garden sheds to keep a push mower and some garden tools in. Something about 5ft W x 3ft D x 5-6ft T (~50 cu ft). They all want a level base/foundation (reasonable). The space we'd put it is under a deck and currently mulch over dirt and 'close' to level. I'm willing to do some prep/leveling, but I'm also not going to pour a slab or sink footings to install a $300 resin shed.
Other options seem to be: -gravel: ~4" or so - secure shed w/ auger anchors -gravel + pavers: secure shed w/ dyna-bolts or similar -pressure-treated wooden frame on piers or pavers(or gravel?) WWOTD? I want to do it 'right' (or at least good enough), keeping in mind this is a 50 cu ft garden tool shed, and not a 2nd garage with heavy machinery and/or vehicles in it. We might patio over the entire mulched area w/ pavers in the future, so I'm leaning that way. I'm flexible if there's a good reason not to do that though. |
08-25-2016, 12:02 PM | #1256 |
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So Nest, I know some of you in here have them. What do you think? Central air is done as of today and we have hot water radiators for heat.
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08-25-2016, 12:08 PM | #1257 | |
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But we don't have WiFi in our home, will that be an issue or just make some/most of the tech features useless? |
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08-25-2016, 12:15 PM | #1258 |
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Hey, so this is a good place to talk about my newest project. Replacement windows. I live in a rowhouse in downtown B-more, and it's about a 10 year old rehab, so the windows are 10 year old contractor grade vinyl replacements.
I want to replace them, just had a guy from Pella in today. Have other contractors coming tomorrow and Tuesday to do estimates. I want paintable interiors, currently the trim in much of the house is black, and the white vinyl windows are hateful against it. I also want max sun thermal coating for them, my house faces east west, in the morning by 8 am it feels like there someone operating a blast furnace on the other side of my insulated blackout curtains from 10' away in bed. Anybody been down this road, and thoughts? |
08-25-2016, 12:16 PM | #1259 | |
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08-25-2016, 12:19 PM | #1260 | |
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Without wifi the tech is basically useless. I have the thermostat and 3 of the smoke/CO detectors in my house (need to buy 2 more of those). The detectors also act as motion detectors for the thermostat, so if nothing is moving in the house it goes into away mode, and as soon as you come back in and pass near one, it kicks the thermostat back into normal mode. Also the tech allows it to detect if your phone is in the house via gps to go into and out of the away mode. Without wifi none of this works, all of the units are connected together via wifi, as is the phone app. |
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08-25-2016, 12:32 PM | #1261 | |
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You'll want Low-E glass and a minimum of dual pane (shouldn't be tough, almost all windows are nowadays). The key is properly sealing the windows when they are installed. A great window means nothing if there is wind and hot air blowing in around them. |
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08-25-2016, 12:37 PM | #1262 | |
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Jeld Wen does some sort of coating that is basically like window tint as an option. So far the pella guy came in at 9400 for 7 windows, including install, etc. He was offering the Pella 450 series windows. |
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08-25-2016, 12:53 PM | #1263 |
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Are you doing new construction windows or replacement units?
Any chance of replacing the windows yourself? Lowes used to carry them in-stock (looking at Catonsville's site, they don't any more) for about $250 each, which would only cost $1,750 in windows, and $7,650 for installation. My Pella windows with the Low-e glass doesn't generate too much heat from direct Sun, but they are smaller units. If it's a big concern, might be worth it to get the special coatings for Sun reflection. As for brands, they pretty much all have the same features. Look for things like how much viewing area each brand gives you and warranties. |
08-25-2016, 01:06 PM | #1264 | |
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Do you know if it uses a lot of data? When I say we don't have wifi I mean that we use a mifi device for our home's internet. The plan is shared with my wife's monthly data usage and is limited to 15gb. |
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08-25-2016, 01:08 PM | #1265 |
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I wouldn't think so, it's just data, not pictures or anything. If you did Nest cameras that would be a different story. Can you not hook up a wifi access point to your MiFi device?
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08-25-2016, 01:11 PM | #1266 | |
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08-25-2016, 01:14 PM | #1267 | |
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I had 4 or 5 vendors come by and I did all of my homework. I looked at Pella, and Anderson, and a few other brands. Some of the quotes I was getting were absolutely insane. If you start poking around the windows forums, you'll start to see one or two brands, depending on the region, that everyone is recommending. Okna being the big one for our area. (Website) They're based in PA and only sell on the East Coast. When I started looking into their product and talking with their vendors it was a no brainer. Materials and installation on 11 of their Deluxe Insul-Tec windows, and their sliding glass door, only set us back about $6500. We had planned on only doing the downstairs windows, but because my daughter's room and the sliding glass door are East facing and get blasted by the sun in the summer, we did those as well. Her room is now the coolest in the house, and the sliding glass door stays cool to the touch after a whole day of direct exposure. One of the best purchases I've ever made on a house. Don't think you need to spend big dollars on the well known name brands to get a quality product. This site is a great resource. And so is this. Last edited by trehlo; 08-25-2016 at 01:23 PM. |
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08-25-2016, 01:26 PM | #1268 | |
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I think the trick for me is the interior finish. I have black trim in my house, but I am not sure future owners will stay with that, so I want to have the option to change the color. A lot of manufacturers don't do any sort of wood or paintable interior finishes. Currently I have white windows, against the black trim I hate them |
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We replaced the 1990s original door with an Andersen low-e double glazed unit a couple months after moving in (that was an adventure - noone makes 3 panel patio doors anymore). We didn't get the extra tint option because it significantly darkened the glass and wouldn't match the rest of the house. The thermal load is still noticeable, though much reduced. If the energy/heat issue is top priority, I'd say get the coating and deal with the aesthetic hit. Last edited by ForceFed4; 08-25-2016 at 02:23 PM. |
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08-25-2016, 02:15 PM | #1270 | |
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08-25-2016, 02:18 PM | #1271 | |
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08-25-2016, 02:20 PM | #1272 | |
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08-25-2016, 03:09 PM | #1273 |
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08-25-2016, 03:10 PM | #1274 |
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08-25-2016, 03:23 PM | #1275 |
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I want to wire up my 5hp 240v single phase compressor. My old house i used the water heater breaker that i wasnt using.
This house i dont have that luxury. I have 2 open spots in the panel but they are across from each other. Will it work? Could i possibly move something around in the box to get 2 that are next to each other? I'm leaning towards hiring an electrician but not opposed to doing the work myself. Panels kinda scare me though. |
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