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Expert Profile: Ted Barnhill (Principal, Design45 LLC)

Expertise: I can answer questions about architectural design, how to work with a designer, and best construction practices for most trades. I specialize in cold-climate design (I'm in Minnesota), older home renovation, and energy-efficient/sustainable design.

Experience in the area
As a Principal of Design45, I design and detail new homes and remodels. I am formally trained in architecture, but have also been a contractor and have experience with many trades. I strive to provide beautiful, durable, and efficient homes for clients and communities of all types and budgets.

Education/Credentials
Undergraduate work at Princeton University (Mathematics), Master's work at the University of Minnesota (Architecture)

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1780
Knowledge	9.79 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.74 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.79 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		1
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		256

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/19/08
10	10	10	10	11/18/08
10	10	10	10	11/10/08
10	10	10	10	11/03/08
10	10	10	10	10/28/08

User Comments

That was a very quick reply and helped me out greatly. thank you very much.
(Joe on 11/19/08)

thanks Ted..that was helpful..
(Michael on 11/18/08)

Excellent reply to the questions I have, Ted. You obviously have done a number of these before, and are very knowledgeable in the various techniques
(Edward Wu on 11/10/08)

Thank you for your answer. We thought the wainscoting should equal the height of the handrail but sounds like it doesnt matter.
(Elizabeth on 11/03/08)

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Recent Answers from Ted Barnhill (Principal, Design45 LLC)

2008-11-18 Bathroom Remodeling: Joe, Your joists are larger than they need to be for your span, and the modest tub that you describe should be no problem. As always, it would be wise to have an experienced professional look at your...

2008-11-18 Insulating/warming concrete floors: Michael, There are several solutions to your chilly floor problem, depending on your budget. The first thing you should do is to insulate beneath your concrete slab. (This assumes that your garage...

2008-11-12 sound proofing: Linda, There are many wall and floor constructions that are "STC rated" for various levels of noise reduction. The least expensive solution is batt insulation, which does a good job of mitigating...

2008-11-10 Garage Wall Baseplate and Studs Rotten: Cory, Sorry to hear about your problem. As you have discovered, untreated wood doesn't last very long in contact with the ground. You really only have two choices, either: A. Rebuild your wall...

2008-11-10 Building Home in Wet Climate: Edward, Sounds like an exciting project. I once lived in Oregon, and enjoyed the lush greenery and dramatic headlands of the Coast. However, this is not a climate that I design for frequently. My...

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