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...panels and want that to be the source of heating, then you would obvioulsy want the most efficient heating system you can find given that you are paying a premium in panels for every watt of heat you use, which would be a heat pump, read more here- 2025 Heat pump buyers guide: what to look for when shopping for the bes...

...panels could possibly compete with the low cost of solar air heating panels and deliver the same amount of BTUs for the same price. Thermal solar air heating panels such as this are really low tech; you are talking about blowing air through a black box, not generating power. That is what is really exciting to us about ...

Can I source a supply. There is one company in the UK that is producing Straw bale SIPs, and there was one Ontario company producing Straw bale SIPs has since stopped. We aren’t sure if anyone else has started producing them unfortunately. 

...panels, we would recommend EPS rigid foam instead of XPS as it is cheaper and less environmentally harmful, read more here about the performance and characteristics of foam panels –  Choosing rigid foam insulation panels, which is best? I assume at least some of the insulation will still be exposed above grade, correct...

...panel it says the vapour permeablility for 1" is 0.5 perms. would using 1" panel be sufficient instead of the recommended 2"? EPS rigid foam insulation is made of tiny foam beads squished together, so there is a continuous path between the beads where moisture can move, but the rate moisture will permeate is reduced by...

im looking for heating solutions for winter for a greenhouse and figure thermal tubes might be the best option since theres no risk of fire or electricity required (winter doesnt have much sun for solar panels) could you tell me if and how this would work, price and what equipment i would need? thanks!!  Here is our pa...

...Panels And yes, I would say running the Rigid insulation from the bottom of the concrete and up covering the above grade stud wall portion is a good idea. 2 is the thickness Where EPS begins to act as a vapor barrier, so depending on your climate zone and ideal construction method, a building inspector may or may not a...

...panels with air barriers, vapor barriers, some with none and some with both. In cold climates you want vapor barriers on the interior, so you need to be careful not to apply a vapor-impermeable panel to the outside.  On the Halo website they speak of 'breathability' of the Exterra product, so that's good, though it wou...