How-To
Video Vault: Planning an Energy-Efficient Basement Shop
Finally, advice on how to create a workshop that won’t leave you freezing in the winter.
When homeowner Dan Morrison wanted to convert his below-grade basement into a conditioned workspace, not just a dumping ground for his power tools, he sought out the advice of home-energy expert John Jennings. In this gem from the Fine Homebuilding Video Vault, John helps Dan determine where to establish thermal boundaries, the cost-effectiveness of insulating exterior stone walls, and the best way to achieve passive-solar gain during warmer months. Great advice, but it leaves Dan wondering if he can get the project approved by his wife.
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