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Originally Posted by Old Tele man
...lot's of LITTLE things are summarily just as important as a SINGLE thing.
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Yup. Cost prediction and cost control via budget allocation. Cost reduction is the harder part as it generally involves spending money, thus a clearer understanding of long-term needs is needed. Attendance upon all details, at depth.
A better central HVAC system with high SEER? No, better ductwork layout and seal, plus humidity control foremost, followed by heat exchangers on the high side for hot water production. Better windows? No, 60-yr. old solid redwood windows are great, but need Low-E tempered glass plus internal and external UV "controls" [blinds, drapes, shutters, etc].
The obvious isn't always obvious at first glance.
The LITTLE things are in learning how to use them well. Properly, at some juncture. Same as with vehicles. Using an energy-consuming item
less seems easy, but is not the same as using it
well which has more to do with longevity/reliability.
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