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The inspection consisted of a visual inspection of insulation installation. Job well done!
Also, the ducts were pressurized and tested for leaks. We found a gaping hole as a round duct was attached to a square hole without being air sealed. We are adding mastic tape at all return registers so that warm air won't escape into the subfloor. Finally, we are adding some more air sealing around the entire first and second floor bottom plate.
We are targeting a HERS rating of 65. This is an Energy Star tier 2, and comes with a rebate incentive of $1250. HERs (Home Energy Rating) is a system of rating a home's energy performance ranging from 100 (code built) to net zero (a home that produces as much energy as it uses) 0. An Energy Star home has to achieve an 85, which is accomplished with additional air sealing. HERs rating of 65 represents a 35% energy savings over a typical code built house!! We'll get our final HERs rating when the home is complete.
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These diagnostic tests during construction are INVALUABLE. We caught several mistakes yesterday that are hard to see, but cost owners major money in heating bills.
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