2005-001

From: "Lenny" <lenhorn@ns.sympatico.ca> Date: 2005-07-05 (Tue) 22:20:27 ADT To: <info@solarns.ca> Subject: Don Roscoe

Hi Don

I got your email from Lise Bourque who took your solar greenhouse course a year ago. She thought you might be able to help me?

I have an integrated greenhouse into my house but need advice on:

Installing thermo-pane glass on a slanting roof to make the seal watertight. Adequate ventilation so it does not overheat Suggestions for integrating a thermal heat storage system.

I have built my own home so I have some experience in construction; also I am familiar with the use of epoxy and fibreglass for decking. I have attached some photos to give you an idea of what the greenhouse area looks like. It is actually 2 greenhouse areas, as there is the lower one and a small 2nd story greenhouse area as well.

The windows installed now leak and will have to be removed as the sills are rotten, so I plan to do a major renovation there and to install new glass, possible with argon gas? My main concern is a method for keeping the glass water tight.

I would appreciate any suggestion you might have and I would also be willing to pay for a consultation fee if you would be able to come and do an onsite evaluation.

Thanks in advance for your time and consideration

Sincerely

Lenny Hornung

(902) 467-3378

Bear River, NS