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size=5 face="Times New Roman">I intend to build only high standard thermal
envelopes. I have a client that expresses interest in this except she
wants a fireplace. Ugh! I am looking for ways for her to see an open
flame that will not compromise the benefit of a high standard thermal
envelope. I have suggested an outdoor air fed wood stove with a glass
door. This could be installed to look like a traditional
fireplace.</FONT> </DIV>She has expressed interest in unvented gas
fireplace, Ugh again! I certainly do not want CO being introduced by
design into a tight thermal envelope. Increasing ventilation rates would
be required. I am wondering if a vented gas fireplace that has outdoor air
feed would be acceptable. I am wondering if others on this list have
managed clients with the expectation of seeing a flame in a tight thermal
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size=5 face="Times New Roman">I am beginning my career as a contractor. My
intention is to sale predesigned homes that incorporate the high standard
thermal envelope with my details so my client and I know what the cost is up
front. To do this, I am limiting what I will offer. This is one
reason I am moving away from my previous custom design architect model where you
must involve your client in all decisions to build there dream building.
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size=5 face="Times New Roman">To achieve high energy performance buildings,
multiple systems need to be complimentary. This is why I want to sale a
package that achieves this. I am wanting to control these choices.
Sometimes that means turning down projects</FONT>.
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