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steel frame house cold
In the late '40s a few experimental steel frame houses were built in
Syracuse. I bought one of them in 1972. I could afford the heat bills at first, but through the years energy prices have risen and I can no longer afford to heat the place. New York State winters are long and cold. It's a small place, with one floor; about 900 sq. ft. My latest heat bill was $380. With no end in sight, my choice is clear . . to either sell the place or to add more insulation and try another winter next year. My fear -- loading it up with insulation will be expensive and possibly not reduce energy bills that much. Has anyone insulated a steel frame house, and then did the heat bills drop substantially? -- Bob Syr |
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