"Art Todesco" wrote in message
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I am building a new home in the western mountains of NC. I have a full
basement, of which, the front is at ground level and the rear is completely
underground. The house will be heated via heat pump and backup heat
strips. The basement is divided into 4 spaces, a 2 car garage and 3 rooms.
The 3 rooms are framed but not drywalled ... not yet, anyway. Check out:

You may want to go with propane just so you will have a source of heat if
the power goes out.