6. Solar, Plumbing, Insulation and Interior Walls

Building a Climate Cabin Series ☆ In Partnership with Johnny Appleseed Organic•Sustainable Living
Mike Shellman
Mike Shellman Johnny Appleseed Organic

In this 10-minute episode, watch as the plumbing, electricity and insulation are installed in the Climate Cabin. The one thing each of these elements has in common is that each facet has an ecologically-friendly spin on a more traditional approach!
Listen as host Mikael Maynard discusses her decision to go with full solar to power the cabin’s electrical system. She also reviews the plumbing installation. Then builder Mike Shellman provides an overview of the sheep’s wool insulation and beautiful poplar wood used for the interior walls.

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