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Nunga Man
3 years ago Updated: Sept. 28, 2020

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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