Questions tagged [cold-climate]
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Will this work to prevent my pipes from freezing?
I live in an apartment in the US midwest, and during the winter my pipes freeze unless I trickle my faucet. I think that the point at which it freezes is in a difficult-to-access exterior wall on the ...
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Why they use stone crush on roof of the multistory buildings?
I see in France most of the multistory buildings, there is a black stone crush placed on the top of the buildings. I would like to know whether they use it for certain climate or reason.
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What is the most sustainable house insulation suitable for a cold climate?
This is a "derived" question from What is the most sustainable heating strategy for a home? .
When talking about a home that has to withstand cold winters (-20 C), insulation is a big part of keeping ...
