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jeffreyd00 t1_iy5mkn3 wrote

Thanks for caring for some rescue dogs. Be remiss if I didn't mention that vinyl has a lot of nasty off gassing. Maybe consider tile or if it's a concrete slab home just stain and seal the existing concrete.

As for solar that's something that would require a lot of research. There is no one best choice as it depends on end goals (offset existing bill or go completely off grid). You'll need to research local installers directly.

Best of luck with the new home.

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spydersweb51 OP t1_iy5n5vz wrote

Thank you! I didn't even think about the off-gassing. I like the concrete slab idea but hubby wants to be able to access underneath. Tile...... I know that will be more $ but that could be a good option for what we are looking for.

Thank you for your kindness.

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jeffreyd00 t1_iy5pzzf wrote

one more thing about the Solar panels. put the new roof on first or look into getting an all in one solar roof. https://www.roof-crafters.com/learn/cost-gaf-timberline-solar-energy-shingle-roof

also before spending money on solar, make your house energy efficient. lots of attic insulation, insulated windows you might even benefit by upgrading your HVAC if it is old.

Otherwise you might end up having to install a much bigger and more expensive solar system.

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spydersweb51 OP t1_iy5s0n0 wrote

WOW! TYTYTY! lol. I had no idea that was a thing. I will pass this one on to hubby as he will understand it :). We don't plan on off-grid but are thinking of "selling" for credit to the electric company and then using the credit in the winter.

It is an older home but looks like upgrading should be easy-ish, though may take a while to get all the insulation redone. Ill look at holding off on the solar until we can do that.

It is an older home but looks like upgrading should be easy-ish, though may take a while to get all the insulation redone. I'll look at holding off on the solar until we can do that.

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