Climate Control

The climate control of your home determines the comfort level of your home's environment. One of the most important factors in keeping the comfort level constant is having superior insulation qualities and air infiltration systems built into your home. In addition, your home may also require sources of heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable climate, such as:

Central Heat & Air, Passive Solar,

Geothermal Heating & Cooling,

Radiant Floor Heating,

Fireplaces, and others.

The following list should be considered when choosing the type of climate control system for your new home.

The Earth—to protect it from pollutants and resource depletion.

The area of the country you build.

The conditions of your land.

Your budget, of course.

Below are some websites that offer some information on heating and cooling systems for you to review.

Go to: http://www.eren.doe.gov

http://www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/

http://www.woodfloorsonline.com/techtalk/woodwater7.html

http://www.rpa-info.com/STD%20GDLNS/HydFlr.html

Go on to Step 14: Your Home's Decor Steps: 1 Foundation a) Types of Basement Foundations b) Foundation Materials c) Foundation Drainage d) Basement Waterproofing e) Natural Disasters 2 Floor Systems 3 Wall Systems 4 Windows and Doors 5 Moisture Proof Barriers 6 Exterior Surface Material 7 Insulation 8 Interior Wall Materials a) Interior Wall Finish 9 Roof Systems a) Structural Frame b) Radiant Barrier c) Roof Decking d) Flashing and Bituminus Roofing Membranes e) Roofing Felt f) Surface Roofing Material g) Attic Insulation 10 Ventilation 11 Plumbing & Fixtures a) Water Distribution System b) Drain Lines c) Hot Water Heaters d) Appliance Hookups e) Water Softener Filtration System f) Plumbing Fixtures 12 Electricity and Wiring a) Electricity Sources 13 Climate Control 14 Your Home's Decor a) How to be Organized in Planning Your Home's Decor

Deborah Gaskill
dgaskill@buildwisely.com
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