In colder climates, the gas pressure decreases. Butane is a liquid at cold temperatures and needs to be warmed up to become a gas. Allow the lighter to rest at domestic room temperature for 10 minutes, or if outdoors, warm the lighter for 15-20 seconds by holding it in your hand. You can also increase the flame height a fraction.

In colder climates, most regions get the best performance from a window with a higher shading coefficient or higher solar heat gain coefficient. This permits a higher amount of heat from the sun to enter the building structure, reducing heating costs. Glass with a higher insulating (U or R) value is preferred in areas where average temperatures tend to be lower.

Termites are social insects and live in colonies much like ants and bees. They have a highly developed caste system within the colony. The three castes are reproductives, soldiers and workers. The queen and king produce eggs. The queen and king start their lives as winged reproductives. When they were young they flew away from their parent's colony to start their own.

Their hollow hair and short ears and tail allow them to tolerate extreme cold. Their large rounded hooves are used to remove up to one metre of snow over lichens and to travel on soft wet ground. These are just two examples of many.

Once a colony is established, termites are a year-round problem. However, there is an increase in colony expansion activity during warm weather.

We have sold the Titan in Alaska and received great praise! Generally if you live in the Northern part of the USA Or Canada a two unit parallel installation is recommended but not a necessity. You have to review the specs on the unit and compare it to your average incoming water table. It should be noted that competitors sell large single box units designed for colder climates.

Termites are small insects that are capable of eating and digesting wood and wood products. Termites are very beneficial in Nature. These insects are part of God's recycling program for dead wood. A dead tree in the woods becomes new organic material in the soil thanks to termites. They will eat almost anything containing cellulose including wood, paper products, leather, etc. As a result they also can be very destructive to the things we build out of wood.

Yes. The eco-shakes have been installed in over 45 states, Canada and the Caribbean ranging from New Hampshire to California, from Northern Minnesota to Southern Alabama, and from the coastal areas of Texas to the mountains of Colorado. Unlike some products, the materials comprising the eco-shake can withstand extreme freeze/thaw conditions, excessive heat and/or humidity. In fact the eco-shakes are more resistant to mold, mildew and fungus than most other roofing products.

Actually, you may be more at risk than many other types of homes. As mentioned above, termites can enter through very small cracks in concrete or mortar. Brick homes usually have brick down to the ground or below ground level. Behind the brick is a 1" inch gap known as a weep gap. This is there to allow moisture toescape from behind the wall. The problem is, if termites find a tiny crack in the mortar around the brick & get into this weep gap area they go undetected.

Sure. But know that the drysuit is sized for light insulation only and increased bulk can put stress on the drysuit over a period of time.

No, you won’t feel any colder during your balloon flight than you feel on the ground. In fact because we have three enormous gas burners right above us in the balloon and you fly with the wind, you won’t feel any wind chill. That’s why we say hot air ballooning should be compulsory in wintertime.

There is technically a 3.5 degree Fahrenheit temperature (colder) change per 1000 feet, but usually there is a small temperature inversion, therefore if passengers are dressed comfortably for the temperature at ground level they will be comfortable during the flight. Passengers usually dress casually and layer clothing if the weather is chilly. We suggest that passengers wear hats, sun glasses, and sneakers or hiking boots. Opened toed shoes are discouraged.

Yes, in a few limited areas across the country and to a greater extent around Toronto, termite species causing damage to buildings are present. Although termites are a significant problem in parts of southern Ontario, overall they are only a mild concern in this country. They prefer warmer conditions and are a far greater problem in parts of the United States. In Canada we do not have the voracious Formosan subterranean termite causing so much damage in the southeastern US.

This I cannot determine for you. The manufacturer would be the appropriate place to ask about the potency of the product. If homes can be rid of termites, I see no reason that a chest could not.

Maybe/probably/depends. This is very dependent on the area of your building site. If termites are a concern for conventional buildings in your area then they are a concern with ICF construction. While termites don't feed on EPS like they do wood, they can tunnel through EPS to reach a food source.

A thermal blanket that you may find at your local pet store, is designed to keep dog houses and dog beds from freezing in the winter. Place one of these under your tray to keep your grass from freezing. However, do not water when using a thermal blanket.

No. Log homes do not differ from frame homes in this concern. The termites have no additional desire for a log home over what they would for a frame home. The primary way to deter termite infestation is to treat the ground, and the foundation system, prior to the construction of the home. Pre-treating is normally done on frame houses as well as log homes.

Maybe/probably/depends. This is very dependent on the area of your building site. If termites are a concern for conventional buildings in your area then they are a concern with ICF construction. While termites don't feed on EPS like they do wood, they can tunnel through EPS to reach a food source.