We have established a new partnership with the people from Cenergy to provide energy related design and five star certification for all of our new homes.
As building and energy experts, Cenergy, LLC specializes in providing a comprehensive range of cost effective, energy-related design and consulting services. As certified HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Raters, the Cenergy staff is well-trained in diagnosing energy related problems and recommending cost-effective solutions. Cenergy also offers ACCA Manual J8 load calculation services in residential Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, to help contractors choose appropriate equipment for new and existing homes.
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Properly-Sized HVAC Equipment
Greater Comfort, Better Humidity Control and Lower Utility Bills |
Expertly Sealed Duct System
Greater Comfort and Higher Equipment Efficiency |
Balanced HVAC System
Greater Comfort and No More Cold/Hot Room Problems |
Tight Thermal Envelope
Fewer Drafts and Lower Utility Costs |
Fresh Air Ventilation, the meets ASHRAE 62.2
Improve Indoor Air Quality |
Inspection / Verification
Better Risk Management, We Inspect What Others Overlook |
HERS Rating
Documented, Detailed Estimated Energy Performance Metrics for Each Home
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Comfort Callbacks Eliminated
We Take Responsibility for Dealing with Comfort Issues |
We stop air movement through the ceiling insulation where it would be a problem. The pink foamboard and white foam were applied here to prevent air movement into an unheated area of the attic.
Note how foam is used to seal the studs to the wall and to stop air movement through wiring holes.
Caulking the electrical boxes stops air and moisture transfer into the wall. One of the things we now do is to use sealed can lights in kitchen areas. When there is a vacuum in the house, this used to be one of the main areas that cold air would enter the house.
All joints in the furnace ductwork are caulked with special mastic to prevent air leakage.
The black thing with R6 printed on it is a fresh air intake. This is a new computerized system to bring in fresh air when there is a vacuum in the house and periodically when it senses a need. It will turn on the furnace fan and circulate a little fresh air as needed. This will lower human created “bad air” due to hair sprays, etc.
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