tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639001177620391875.post771333678169535490..comments2008-07-04T19:55:18.797-04:00Fratzelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04825868178731211899noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639001177620391875.post-5664065004912255652008-07-04T19:55:00.000-04:002008-07-04T19:55:00.000-04:002008-07-04T19:55:00.000-04:00@ Jay<BR/>All great topics that I can work on to bring my opinions and experience to the blog.<BR/><BR/>We did not consider ICF's for our home for one reason really. Our home has a full walkout along the entire back of the house. I felt that it wasn't really justified for the remaining half. Also, the crew that works for me hasn't done them before so I would have needed another crew which would have cost me more money.<BR/><BR/>I'll certainly be covering geothermal issues in future posts.<BR/><BR/>I'm still not sure how I feel about un-vented attic space. I'm really all about ventilation but I have an open mind and I'm waiting to see a real example before I totally discount it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the great compliments and suggestions!Toddhttp://www.todaysgreenconstruction.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639001177620391875.post-33703080201328314532008-07-04T19:32:00.000-04:002008-07-04T19:32:00.000-04:002008-07-04T19:32:00.000-04:00Hi, it's me again with one more suggestion for discussion: non-vented attics. Was reading about these and it seems to make a lot of sense, especially if you like to use your attic for storage.<BR/><BR/>thx,<BR/>JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639001177620391875.post-75218924811698052412008-07-04T19:23:00.000-04:002008-07-04T19:23:00.000-04:002008-07-04T19:23:00.000-04:00I would like to hear your opinion on Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction (given where you live, ie snow country, wasn't sure why you didn't consider this for your house...or did you?), Structural Insulated Panels, and more about geo-thermal heating\cooling systems (costs, break-even time, etc).<BR/><BR/>Your house is just beautiful btw - nice job. My wife and I are also looking at Colonial-style plans for our next house out here in the Seattle area.<BR/><BR/>thx,<BR/>JayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639001177620391875.post-22553064154614394022008-07-03T23:09:00.000-04:002008-07-03T23:09:00.000-04:002008-07-03T23:09:00.000-04:00What is your opinion on bamboo floors?<BR/><BR/>I am not certain that this is exactly the right place to post this, but I would like you to share this with your readers, please. As a Minneapolis real estate agent, I am always interested in promoting discussion about "green" construction and building techniques.<BR/><BR/>Here is a post I wrote about bamboo floors:<BR/><BR/>http://realestatetwincities.net/bamboo<BR/><BR/>Any opinions or corrections are very welcome.<BR/><BR/>Thank You.kermit johnsonhttp://realestatetwincities.netnoreply@blogger.com