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What’s the difference between prescriptive and performance path compliance?

George Scott — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 01:02:08 +0000

Prescriptive vs Performance Path – IECC Energy Code Compliance:

Let’s face it, compliance with the ever-changing IECC Energy Codes is like tracking a moving target. Each municipality has its own code requirements and amendments, and understanding these is tough. There are typically two main pathways for compliance – Prescriptive Path or Performance Path. Read our full article explaining the differences between prescriptive and performance path compliance.

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What is a HERS Rating?

George Scott — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:40:18 +0000

The HERS rating measures a home’s energy efficiency and can tell you how efficiently it is operating and where you can make modifications for greater energy savings. When you are selling a home, a low HERS Index Score can command a higher resale price. And when buying a home you can anticipate the costs of energy bills and efficiency upgrades. The video included in this post was published by RESNET to give an overview of the HERS Rating process. Check out the full article on What is a HERS Rating.

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What is a blower door?

George Scott — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:48:32 +0000

A blower door is a device used to measure the exact air-tightness of a home. In the 2015 and 2012-IECC, a maximum air leakage rate is defined and each home must meet this tightness level verified with a blower door test. A blower door is a powerful fan that mounts into the frame of an exterior door. The fan pulls air out of the house, lowering the air pressure inside. The higher outside air pressure then flows in through all unsealed cracks and openings. These tests determine the air infiltration rate of a building. Read our two informative articles, Blower Door Testing and Blower Door Testing for IECC-2012 & 2015.

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What are the most common leaks found during a blower door test of a home?

George Scott — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:45:44 +0000

Understanding where to locate and seal blower door test common air leaks is important to ensure that a new construction home will meet the stringent requirements of the IECC and IRC code for maximum air leakage rates. Scott Home Services has performed hundreds of blower door tests on new residential homes, remodel-addition projects, and as a component of our energy audit services. We have a solid understanding of where the common leaks occur. Read our full article Blower Door Test Common Air Leaks.

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What are the best home energy efficiency steps to take?

George Scott — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:23:16 +0000

Saving energy, improving comfort, and reducing energy bills are all things any homeowner should want to do. Home Energy Efficiency improvements shouldn’t be hard. There are steps you can take to improve the systems and features of your home that will incrementally result in energy efficiency gains. At Scott Home Services, we know homes and we know what steps you can take to meet your home energy efficiency goals. Evaluate your home using the following 10 step outline, or ask us for help and we can come in and help you identify the top priority improvement items. Read our Ten Steps to Home Energy Efficiency article.

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