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bob syr wrote:
> In the late '40s a few experimental steel frame houses were built in
> Syracuse. I bought one of them in 1972. I could afford the heat bills
> at first, but through the years energy prices have risen and I can no
> longer afford to heat the place. New York State winters are long and
> cold. It's a small place, with one floor; about 900 sq. ft. My latest
> heat bill was $380. With no end in sight, my choice is clear . . to
> either sell the place or to add more insulation and try another winter
> next year. My fear -- loading it up with insulation will be expensive
> and possibly not reduce energy bills that much.
>
> Has anyone insulated a steel frame house, and then did the heat bills
> drop substantially? -- Bob Syr
>
>
No direct experience with this generation of steel frame technology.
However, will begin construction of one this summer. Walls use 9 inch
thick insulation and 12 inches are installed in the ceiling. In our
cooling dominated climate, the worst month for most users is
August/Sept, and the builder is saying less than $200 for a 4000 sq ft
place (actually claims to be close to $100).
Insulation IS the key. Attic is EASY, walls and windows are expensive.
And do not forget doors too.
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