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Donald, Thanks for the info. Can you tell me what a flex hose/slip joint is? Is it just a rubber hose that the pvc piping slips in and is only clamped at one end? Buck

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Donald Parsons replied to Buck's discussion 'Slip Joints'

Buck: As the moisture in the logs adjust to the surrounding environment to reach what is referred to as "Equilibrium Moisture Content" and the natural compression of the logs takes place, settlement or reduction of the log wall height will occur. ...

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Slip Joints

I have heard that plumbing from the second floor to the first floor needs a slip joint or flex hose because of the settling of the logs. Can anyone expand on this? Buck

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Randy Esposito commented on Buck's blog post 'Tankless water heater'

Hard to say because it provides all of the hot water for radiant floor heat as well (1600 sq.ft.). So we use a lot of kilowatts to heat water for heat, not domestic use. We probably spend more than it would cost to use oil but our driveway would m...

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Buck commented on Buck's blog post 'Tankless water heater'

Randy How is your electric tankless on your electric bill? Buck

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Randy Esposito commented on Buck's blog post 'Tankless water heater'

I have a Siesco electric tankless. It backs up my solar hot water and helps heat my radiant floor. No experience with gas, so I couldn't offer a comparison. But the electric works great. If you are just going to use it for domestic hot water (no ...

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Tankless water heater

Has anyone installed a tankless water heater? Which is better, gas or electric? Buck

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Ductless Heat Pumps

Has anyone install ductless heat pumps? We were given that option but not familiar with the system. Sounds very efficient and with limited space for duct work maybe not a bad idea. Buck

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Tankless water heater

Has anyone installed a tankless water heater? Which is better, gas or electric?

Buck

Posted on March 15, 2009 at 4:51pm — 3 Comments

Ductless Heat Pumps

Has anyone install ductless heat pumps? We were given that option but not familiar with the system. Sounds very efficient and with limited space for duct work maybe not a bad idea.

Buck

Posted on March 7, 2009 at 9:03pm —

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At 5:52pm on January 11, 2009, CottageGirl said…: Hi Buck! Thanks for the comments.

We both love our cottage and are so lucky to have been able to buy it. The previous owners took great pride in every inch of the cabin, he was a log home builder from the USA. They used to fly to the cottage....if only I was that lucky.

We are in Fort McMurray, which is quite a bit North from Canmore. However, I agree the scenery in that area is breathtaking!

Cheers,
Carina

At 12:25am on January 10, 2009, ChinkerBob said…: Buck

There is a log home sales office in the town south of where I live in Montana that was recently stained with a non-shiny oil based product. I will be working about a quarter mile away from it on Monday and I'll drop by to find out what brand they used. It looks quite nice.

I'll keep you informed.

ChinkerBob

At 9:38pm on January 1, 2009, David Reed said…: Hi Buck!
Both oil and latex stains can work great on the exterior of a log home. The manufacturer depends far more than the product. A GOOD Film forming oil stain, like Sashcos Transformation gives a great look and proven performance for years. High Sierra is a latex product from Sashco, and Lifeline from PermaChink (also latex) both have proven performance and durability. I use all of these products for years and warrant all equally. I would look more at making sure you get a good manufacturer of a product in which they stand behind, then decide weather you prefer the look of oil (usually more glossy) or latex.

Hope this helps.

Dave
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