The Home Ownership Thread

[cross22]

Do you have 7 different systems or do you have fewer "zoned" systems, i.e. with dampers?

 

[imatlas]

My understanding is that granular of zoning doesn't actually provide much energy savings for most people. But 2.5 acres without much landscaping (which I hope means limited maintenance and lawn mowing) sounds lovely.

It’s Santa Fe. Landscaping is usually rocks and cacti, sometimes a small patch of lawn out front.

 

[Piobaire]

Xerascaping is awesomely low maintenance when done right.

 

[Van Veen]

Xerascaping is awesomely low maintenance when done right.

This is what I want. Hardscape, natural landscaping, quasi-cottage garden, forested front yard. Anything low-maintenance. Maybe a little patch of grass in the backyard for dogs/kids.

 

[Piobaire]

This is what I want. Hardscape, natural landscaping, quasi-cottage garden, forested front yard. Anything low-maintenance. Maybe a little patch of grass in the backyard for dogs/kids.

I get ribbing here about all the travertine in the backyard but damn is it easy to care for.

 

[Gus]

Does it have a seperate water heater (tankless even) for the bidet water? Insist on that before closing.

Damn, I needed you when writing the offer.

 

[Gus]

My understanding is that granular of zoning doesn't actually provide much energy savings for most people. But 2.5 acres without much landscaping (which I hope means limited maintenance and lawn mowing) sounds lovely.

Ah yes, 2.5 acres of Pinon Pine trees (the State Tree), Juniper bush/trees, Santa Fe and tree Cholla all natural. Just a small area off the patio with drip irrigation and shrubs and a few Aspens near the house. I love not having grass. Just flushing the drip system before winter and thats about it.

 

[brokencycle]

Ah yes, 2.5 acres of Pinon Pine trees (the State Tree), Juniper bush/trees, Santa Fe and tree Cholla all natural. Just a small area off the patio with drip irrigation and shrubs and a few Aspens near the house. I love not having grass. Just flushing the drip system before winter and thats about it.

The sound of quaking aspens is one of the most relaxing sounds to me.

 

[Gus]

Do you have 7 different systems or do you have fewer "zoned" systems, i.e. with dampers?

For A/C, there are 7 different systems flush with the ceiling in the roof with one in each of the main rooms. They each have a separate thermostat wall control. For radiant heat each zone has its own control. Not sure what to expect if we turn off a guest room and the temps drop down to single digits.(Maybe an ice rinks??) But, will find out in 6 months....if we get the house. Still waiting for the reply to the offer.

 

[double00]

pine nuts come from piñon, delicious.

 

[brokencycle]

I didn't realize Santa Fe got that cold.

 

[Numbernine]

!000 ft higher than Lake Tahoe

 

[Numbernine]

For A/C, there are 7 different systems flush with the ceiling in the roof with one in each of the main rooms. They each have a separate thermostat wall control. For radiant heat each zone has its own control. Not sure what to expect if we turn off a guest room and the temps drop down to single digits.(Maybe an ice rinks??) But, will find out in 6 months....if we get the house. Still waiting for the reply to the offer.

Are they separate loops off a central hydronic source or completely separate systems?

 

[imatlas]

I didn't realize Santa Fe got that cold.

Ski Santa Fe is only a 20 minute drive from downtown Santa Fe.

 

[cross22]

For A/C, there are 7 different systems flush with the ceiling in the roof with one in each of the main rooms. They each have a separate thermostat wall control. For radiant heat each zone has its own control. Not sure what to expect if we turn off a guest room and the temps drop down to single digits.(Maybe an ice rinks??) But, will find out in 6 months....if we get the house. Still waiting for the reply to the offer.

Cool! Best of luck and hope you hear a positive response soon.