Ryan Hartman: Energy Efficiency

Specializing in Superior Energy Efficient Well Constructed Homes!

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Advantages of building an energy efficient home:

ENGINEERED ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES promote a right-sized approach when addressing high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment. This means that if proper attention is paid to air and duct sealing, insulation, and energy-efficient windows, the size of a home's heating and cooling equipment can often be decreased.

Lower Utility Bills, since the house loses less heat in winter and absorbs less heat in summer.

Lower Energy Consumption, by reducing the amount of conditioned air needed to cool your home.

Fewer Maintenance Problems associated with heating and cooling equipment's ability to run at its optimum level.

A Quieter Home due to the elimination of an oversized HVAC unit continually cycling on and off.

A More Consistent Comfort Level throughout the home, as the proper amount of conditioned air is distributed to each room.

Healthier Home With Improved Indoor Air Quality, by reducing intake of dust, pollen, and other pollutants from your home's unconditioned spaces.

Less Fading of Draperies, Furniture, and Flooring from UV rays, as Low E Squared coatings can block up to 98% of UV rays. 

Let Ryan Hartman give you 32 reasons why we will build you a superior energy efficient, more comfortable home

TIGHT CONSTRUCTION / AIR INFILTRATION PACKAGE
1 Foam sill sealer on all exterior plates and downstairs interior walls
2 All furr downs, trusses and dead spaces blocked to attic and sealed
3 Baffle each rafter for air flow and stabilized insulation
4 Insulated tees and corners / advanced framing techniques
5 ICC Sealed insulated type recess can lighting with fluorescent bulbs
6 Green Team Caulk and Seal Package
7 Each home tested for air leakage

ENERGY EFFICIENT AIR CONDITION EQUIPMENT
8 HVAC is "Right Sized" for each home designed
9 16i SEER system with Variable Speed Furnaces
10 Balanced system with ceiling returns in all major rooms
11 Programmable Thermostats with dehumidification for moisture control

TIGHTLY SEALED DUCTS
12 R-8 Mastic Sealed Duct System to Prevent Air Loss
13 Sealed plenum to equipment and duct system
14 Reduction of dust, pollutants and allergens from attic
15 Each system tested for air leakage

SMARTER INSULATION
16 Cellouse Green Team Wall Insulation for Better Tightness
17 Form an even seal around plumbing, wiring and exterior sheathing
18 Eliminate voids, gaps and compression of bad insulation
19 Built up all walk ways and furnace areas for thicker insulation (R-49)
20 Solar reflection Radiant Barrier roof deck
21 R-44 stabilized attic insulation to prevent settling
22 All ceiling changes blocked off w/12" of plywood above top plate for true R-44 attic insulation
23 1" T & G foam wrap for thermo-break control

HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOWS
24 366 Vinyl Low E Insulated glass for more protection from heat and cold
25 Brick mold vinyl windows with cam locks for air tightness
26 Drastic reduction of solar heat in the summer
27 Filtering of UV rays which fades furniture and carpet

HIGH PERFORMANCE FEATURES
28 Damper Controlled Fresh Air to One System
29 Bath exhaust fans systems vented to outside
30 Carbon dioxide detectors for every 1000 Sq. Ft.
31 Fresh air to fireplaces from outside
32 Glass doors on fireplaces for air tightness

 

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