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19 March 2024 | 323 replies
Here are some of the options we are considering:1) Keep the system basically as is, but update it for greater energy efficiency. - Install two new high efficiency condensing boilers, and update windows and insulation for better heat loss performance.PROS - a) minimally invasive; b) can provide 15-30% reduction in heating costs (we are told).CONS - a)total gas expense is still paid by the landlord; b) individual units won't have individual control (except for a thermostat controlled shutoff valve for heat/water in each unit); c) AC would be available on with in wall/window units. 2) Try to individually meter each units' gas and provide each with a traditional forced air heating/cooling system.PROS: a)gas expense could be completely removed for landlord (huge)- even tankless hot water could be installed in each unit; b) each unit would have their own climate control.CONS: a) constructions costs of running new gas lines and soffiting sheet metal duct work. b) highly invasive with collateral construction costs; c) future costs of maintenance on multiple systems vs a single building-wide system. 3) An electric based heating system- This is tricky in my mind because of the high cost of electric heat.
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18 March 2024 | 4 replies
Typical RUBS is by number of people (water) or square footage (heat).
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18 March 2024 | 7 replies
This often forces a landlord to put utilities in their name to protect their property (think winter, no heat, frozen pipes).
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18 March 2024 | 19 replies
Heat, hot water, water, sewer and snow plowing included.
17 March 2024 | 4 replies
Older buildings can be an issue, we had to put some spray foam around the heat pipe entries.
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17 March 2024 | 3 replies
The weather seems to be heating up and people will want to be closer to the ocean.
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16 March 2024 | 5 replies
(like ac or heat where you’d probably have to pay for a hotel.).
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17 March 2024 | 4 replies
(keep reading to end)And it’s not just shelter, it’s transportation thats heating up NBA Jam style.
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15 March 2024 | 167 replies
I didn't see the following on the Chris Dawson's very helpful list or the equally helpful heat map.
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15 March 2024 | 37 replies
They make after market guards that can go over the baseboard heat.