Project 2011 - 2012 N. 29th St.
OPEN HOUSE - June 2 10-3pm
May 16, 2012
Mr. Grunewald
We are just about there.... Flooring has been installed, kitchen counter tops are in, driveway is poured and all trim is complete. We are just putting the finishing touches on here and there. We are currently installing the deck and porch railing and then we just look everything over. What a fantastic year and the house looks amazing, I hope to see you at the open house!
PS - I will update the pictures ASAP!!!!!!!
Focus New Homes Certification
Every home in the Focus on Energy New Homes Program undergoes a series of performance tests and must meet specific program standards before being certified. This certification is your assurance that your new home is comfortable, safe, durable, and energy efficient.
It also helps ensure that you'll save money--year after year--on energy costs, and may increase your home's value at the time of resale.
Buyers of a Focus New Home can expect the following:
Framing and insulation installation review
Air-tightness to minimize drafts and create superior indoor air quality
Sealed combustion equipment and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure safety
Whole-house ventilation installed for proper ventilation (complies with ASHRAE 62.2-2007)
The Review and Certification Process
Consultant
When you build a Focus New Home, an accredited building performance consultant works with your builder to streamline the certification process. The consultant does all the testing so the builder can focus on what he does best—building homes.
Computer modeling
One of the first things the consultant does is run a REM/Rate®—software model on the architectural plans for your home to estimate its energy efficiency. If needed, the consultant will make best-practice recommendations to keep your new home on track for certification.
Site visits
Proof is powerful. That's why Focus' consult completes two site visits for each Focus New Home.
Visit 1: Framing and Insulation Installation Review
It sounds simple, but all new homes are not created equal. Focus' consultant works with your builder to ensure your home is framed in a way that reduces air infiltration. They also reviews the installation of the insulation to ensure it meets program requirements.
Visit 2: Performance Testing
After construction is complete, Focus' building performance consultant will conduct the required performance testing, which includes testing your home's air tightness. The whole-house ventilation equipment will also be reviewed to ensure compliance with ASHRAE 62.2-2007 and program requirements. All Focus certification standards are also verified at this time. The computer modeling is then updated to calculate the homes estimated energy efficiency.
Upon certification, you'll receive a Homeowner's Manual, a Certification Report, and a Focus on Energy New Homes Certification Plaque. This is everything you'll need to run your new home efficiently and maintain its performance and value.
Questions? Please call the Focus on Energy Information Center at 1.800.762.7077 or e-mail us at newhomes@focusonenergy.com.