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ProcessWe can start the process by doing an energy audit of your home with a trained auditer who will use an infrared (IR) video camera to "see" where heat is leaving or entering your home. The auditer will inspect all the energy using equipment such as HVAC and ducts and perform a blower door test to find the air leaks. We will give you an assessment of your home's energy performance. If you like, we can repair/upgrade any problems with the thermal envelope to stop air and heat from escaping. We can replace any windows or doors that warrant it. We can have our electrical/lighting contractor trade partner replace, change-out or repair any problems identified on the audit. If need be, we can have our HVAC trade partner seal ducts and tune up heating and cooling systems. We can install closed cell polyurethe foam insulation in your home's shell, it has the most R value per inch of any foam available. We understand that you probably don't have a huge amount of money to throw at becoming energy self sufficient right now. We would like to help you on a multiphase plan to get you to a higher degree of energy and resource efficiency at your own pace with a program customized to you. Perhaps you have a flat roof or a roof that does not lend itself to standard insulation practices. We can install structural insulated panels over the top of your existing roof to super-insulate it. We are SIPs Certified by the SIPs School. We can also sell you an attic hatch made of SIPs. If your HVAC system is at the end of its service life we can perform a Manual J (ACCA) test and model your home's energy needs with EnergyPro software so we will know exactly the right size system you need. Ventilation is key in a healthy house. We can install high quality ventilation system for you such as a Heat Energy Recovery Ventilation, HERV or an Energy Recovery Ventilation, ERV, system. We'd be happy to contract painting your roof a low emissivity "cool" color and planting shade trees. If you'd like to change out old appliances for Energy Star units we'll do that too. Like to install an energy management system or hydronic radiant heating with a 95% efficient water heater? We are ready. While most of these home energy improvements are in the crawlspace, attic or mechanical closet of you home, you may need design services to go beyond the unseen. We can help you with architectural services with our LEED AP accredited Architect partner. |
George Matthews, Owner, HomeEnergyRetrofit.com
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