Northern Comfort

NORTHERN COMFORT is the manual used by the Alaska Craftsman Home Program in its workshops for designers, builders & consumers about advanced cold climate home building techniques. This manual is the culmination of two & one-half years of preparation by the staff & instructors of ACHP. The techniques described are suitable for energy efficient home building in any climate. The examples & color graphics in the text are drawn from the experiences of building in cold climate regions. The use of vapor retarders in walls & ceilings, proper installation of insulation, energy efficient heating, lights & appliances, & ventilation are all included. The main theme throughout is "Pay attention to detail & maintain quality control of labor & materials." The manual is easy to read & is intended for use as a "How to" guide for energy efficient home building anywhere by anyone. Order from: Alaska Craftsman Home Program, 900 West Fireweed Lane, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99503; 907-258-2247.Sullivan, Timothy M. is the author of 'Northern Comfort', published 1995 under ISBN 9780963607508 and ISBN 0963607502.