Climate zone 4 / Discussions

...climate zone.  Would appreciate any feedback. Asheville NC US Climate zone 4a Cooling degree days with base temp of 65F = 1103 Heating degree days with base temp of 65F = 3958 4000 SQFT Ranch Home Requirements Cannot have any outdoor HVAC equipment due to sound level of the community 65F in bedrooms at night for sleepi...

...climate zone 4. 60 inches of annual rain. Hot and very dry summers. Since it is wildfire prone, fire resistance is needed. Simple gable roofline with minimal eaves. Rect floorplan, slab on grade aligned on east west axis.  Being a timber frame home means you have a lot of options for insulating since the load is alread...