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Title: New thread opinion
Post by: Piggiron on Apr 29, 2024, 09:28 PM
Back when MG was still active, I started a thread on our "Cob/Straw bale Hybrid" house we are currently constructing.
I'm considering re-posting the pictures and what I remember of the story here if there's still interest.

I'm also wondering if anyone here has knowledge and/or experience with Hydronic Radiant heating systems.
We installed the distribution header and the PEX tubing loops in the concrete floor of the foundation crawl space. Now I'm looking into the pump and control system for it.
At the time, I didn't realize that all the thermostats I've found are dedicated to just the radiant heating system and have no control options/functions for A/C.
Title: Re: New thread opinion
Post by: 34_40 on Apr 30, 2024, 08:22 PM
I was interested in the construction & progress you were making.  I remember you had walls up and you guys were freezing your hands off I think while parging .... maybe? 
Title: Re: New thread opinion
Post by: Bill Gruby on Apr 30, 2024, 08:28 PM
Go for it Jimmy. I've been wondering about it's status.

 "Billy G"
Title: Re: New thread opinion
Post by: Piggiron on May 01, 2024, 06:40 AM
Not much in the way of progress since my last post on the old MG, been too cold and wet. We did get a couple nice days back in early March and my contractor finished putting the metal on the roof.
It's finally warm enough to start if the rain will quit long enough for it to dry up a bit.