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csintexas millennium club Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 1862 Location: USA	Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:07 pm    Post subject: Wall system: Cellulose is a good cost effective and environmentally sound choice. http://www.cellulose.org/ http://www.cellulose.org/pdf/cellulo...rado-study.pdf A 3/4" layer of foam added to the outside increases the overall R-value and also creates a thermal bridge for the studs. Used in conjunction with advanced framing techniques which can save lumber and increase total wall system R-value http://www.toolbase.org/pdf/techinv/...s_techspec.pdf Using studs 24" O.C. will use less wood and replace it with insulation. Also using 5/8" sheetrock to compensate for the additional span will improve the homes passive energy performance. _________________ Chris Stewart Modern Texas Home Project
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csintexas millennium club Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 1862 Location: USA	Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:08 pm    Post subject: These shingles are worth considering: http://www.elkcorp.com/products/shin...stique_ccs.cfm They are a bit more reflective than standard shingles and so reducing heat gain through the roof. _________________ Chris Stewart Modern Texas Home Project
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csintexas millennium club Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 1862 Location: USA	Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2007 8:50 am    Post subject: Just trying to figure out which roofing material would be the best choice is difficult. metal is often presented as a sound choice and it is the preferred finish of the client's (except for the cost) I don't see it lasting that much longer than a good quality composite shingle in our area. Standing seam is better than exposed fastener I guess. It is recyclable but it takes a lot of energy to re-manufacture it as well as produce it. Galvalum and white finish are probable more reflective than this ELK cool shingle. Along time ago they used to do tar and gravel on low slope roofs around here. There are also several membrane systems around and some rubber and cement composite shingles and tiles and slates. Just trying to get a cost comparison is a major job. _________________ Chris Stewart Modern Texas Home Project
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