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Devin Lavign wrote:Most homes are not built to turned into earth sheltered. I would be very worried of a house built in the 1800's.
Think about how much earth weighs. A lot! Not counting snow load. So berming the sides or worse putting on the roof can be dangerous.
Earth sheltered homes need to be especially designed to take heavy loads. Most homes designed to stand without earth are not made to take such weight.
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I'm pretty sure the answer is no, it hasn't been done.D.W. Stratton wrote:Wondering if it's been done.
Significantly modifying a house from its original design poses all sorts of risks that are often hidden. Even adding insulation to a 1960s house can introduce issues with breathability and condensation.
There are experts in energy improvements for old houses but I'm guessing they aren't cheap. I'm not sure if this is a Wisconsin thing but we have Focus on Energy which will do an audit of your house for free or cheap. If you do the recommendations they pay for a portion of them. Maybe your state has something similar?
Nails are sold by the pound, that makes sense.
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