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EnergyStar Testing at the Cottages at Stone Spring |
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Have you ever heard of a blower door test? EnergyStar (and EarthCraft) homes are built to higher energy efficiency standards than your typical new construction home. EnergyStar homes have to meet standards set by the EPA, and are typically between 15% and 30% more energy efficient than traditionally built new construction homes. But how do you test the energy efficiency of a home? A common test is a blower door test, where a calibrated fan blows air out of the house while the pressure of the air flow is monitored. This test measures how "tight" a home has been built. A "tighter" home will be more energy efficient, as heated or cooled air will not escape the home as quickly. The home pictured above, 1270 Cottage Circle, is quite energy efficient (and green) with flash coat insulation, windows with a U-factor under 0.4, a 14-seer HVAC system, EnergyStar appliances, Toto Eco toilets, Lahara efficient faucets and shower heads, a fiber cement board exterior, Low VOC carpets and paints, and recycled hardwood floors. Today, Benjamin Meredith with Building Knowledge conducted a preliminary blower door test on the home to test its efficiency. Enjoy the brief interview with Laura Scripture, of Scripture Communities. | |
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