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1. GBA Editor
   Martin Holladay | May 04, 2015 03:56pm | #1

   Brian,
   A variety of professionals could advise you, ranging from an architect, to a mechanical engineer, to an energy consultant, to a home energy rater (ideally one certified by RESNET or BPI).

   If you want, you can post images or plans here, and ask questions about them.

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   user-2890856 | May 05, 2015 03:31am | #2

   What county do you reside in ? This first link is the person you really want .
   http://www.optimalbuilding.com/

   The second is for Ben Cohen in New Brunswick . He is a Resnet / Hers rater that is upstanding and honest based on my personal experience .

   http://www.resnet.us/directory/revireo/ben-cohen

   What type of systems are you thinking of ?

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   brian_mcdonald | May 10, 2015 05:18pm | #3

   Thanks for you replies.
   During the week I reached out to both of the raters, via their websites, and am waiting for them to contact me.

   I am building in Morris County. New Brunswick is a simple car drive away.

   Initially I was leaning toward two zone heat pump with furnace back up (gas is available in the street). Insulating with 2" of rigid board on the exterior of the sheathing and bat in the cavities (2x6) framing. admittedly the plethora of options and numerous opinions of tradesman have left me confused as to the best way to go.

   I'll post my plans and a better description of what I was looking to accomplish in a different thread.

   Thanks again for your help

   Brian