New Build Whistler BC step 5

Nunga Man Published: July 6, 2020, 2:46 p.m.Last updated: Sept. 28, 2020, 9:12 a.m.

1600 sq ft slab on grade new consrtuction.

Passive home design.I'm excited about having a

passive house with low heating cost.

ATWHP with hyrdonic heating and DWP is something

we hope to have. Just curious about heating in cold weather.

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Mike Reynolds July 21, 2020, 11:04 a.m. Reply

Can you give us a more specific question?

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