New addition crawlspace
J B
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Comments (3)It is not practical to use a vent free fireplace as a main heating source, and they are not design to be used this way. The main problem with the vent free unit is that vent free models dump a lot of moisture into the interior air as a byproduct of combustion. This can lead to condensation problems, mold growth, etc... Your new room will need it's own heat source. You may consider electric heat as the main heat source with the fireplace as supplemental heating. --------------------------- Considering that all you will need to adequately service the all the electrical needs of this room is a single 15 amp circuit, I find it hard to believe that the entire service will need to be upgraded to achieve this goal and would not take this contractor's word for it. You can add space to an existing panel without upgrading the service by adding a subpanel or by using piggy-back breakers designed to fit into single panelboard slots to maximize space. ------------------- As far as your heat system being too small for the addition, if it is too small for the addition then it is likely also too small for your existing home. Heat systems are designed with expansion in mind and are typically installed to provide more BTUs than required for the structure. You may need to upgrade your heating system in order to achieve your heating/ac goals for this room. Have your own independent HVAC contractor advise you apart from your bidding contractors to get the most unbiased opinions. A service upgrade will cost about $1500-$2000....See MoreMoist OSB Under Addition Built on Sonotubes...Crawlspace/Insulation
Comments (7)tomnewengland: I am afraid I may have completely misled you with my previous post. Not so long ago the basic concept for dealing with crawl space insulation was to seal and insulate the area above the space and provide lots of ventilation below. Thus my post of a way to do that as a retrofit. I find, however, that the latest recommendations are to treat the entire crawl space as a part of the living area. This would mean sealing and insulating the walls enclosing the crawl space, no ventilation, etc. There are any number of online resources detailing how to do this. This will be much more difficult to do as a retrofit of an existing structure, for sure. There's also the possibility that 5 years from now recommendations will shift back to the original ways of dealing with crawl spaces. I'm also not sure that the current recommendations would apply to a space where there is, if I understand correctly, only 1 foot of clearance between the bottom of the floor joists and the ground. All in all, i think you would be well served by having an estimate or two done by professional insulation companies or a good general contractor. Even with taking on the project yourself, you'd have some better guidance than mine in how to go about it....See MoreHoping for input on addition(s)/ new layout
Comments (101)Both of my sisters have recently went from smaller choppy homes to two story, open homes and both say the same. Easier to clean. We recently had a window seat and bookcases built for our back 9 x 11 bedroom for an extra sitting/ reading room. I love the coziness. But smaller rooms is all I’ve ever known. It would be an adjustment! Our current living, “dining”, and kitchen is just separated by archways. So not open but not totally closed off. I do like that separation. Allows wall space for my piano, curio cabinet, an old dresser... Im wondering if my walls would look cluttered with all these things lined up against them....See MoreCrawlspace Water Advice Needed for new build
Comments (6)Many crawl space moisture problems result from inadequate storm water management at the surface. I suggest you grade the property and construct swales and any other storm water management features shown and reassess the need for any additional control measures. E.T.A. Also, make sure your home includes gutters and downspouts or some alternative means of capturing storm water from the roof and directing it away from the foundation....See MoreJ B
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