Walls and Roof

Subslab assembly

There is 3” closed cell foam insulation with R value of 20 under entire slab and along the vertical stem wall.

Subslab R-value 20.0
Slab edge R-value 20.0
Foundation wall assembly

There is 2.5” closed cell foam insulation with R value of 15 against foundation walls behind the studs.

Foundation wall R-value 15.0
Above grade wall assembly

There is 1.5” rigid foam board exterior insulation with R value of 7.5 were used plus Blown-In-Blanket System (BIBS) with R value of 20 was used in between the two by six wall studs.

Above grade wall R-value 27.5
Cathedral ceiling assembly

There is 5.5” closed cell spray foam was sprayed with R value of 37 as well as foil faced fiberglass batt with R value of 13.

Cathedral ceiling R-value 50.0

Windows and Doors

Window Assembly:

Marvin Integrity windows were chosen for durability and performance to meet ENERGY STAR Version 3.0 requirements.  With a 0.28 U-Value, the continuous seal and patented window frame reduces thermal bridging and condensation.  South side glazing will have a higher SHGC to allow heat gain in the winter months.

Average window U-factor 0.28
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient 0.27

Mechanical Systems

Space cooling - Manufacturer & Model Carrier Infinity condenser units
Space heating - Manufacturer & Model Natural gas fueled air distribution: Buderus ultra efficient wall-mounted boiler with a Grundfos Alpha Circulation pump.
Domestic hot water - Manufacturer & Model two on-demand tankless hot water heaters with a 0.93 Energy Factory (EF).
Ventilation - Manufacturer & Model UltimateAir reoupAerator ERV
Lighting Manufacturer and Model LED
Lighting Efficiency
Mechanical Equipment Installation Details and Comments

Heating will be provided by a natural gas Buderus ultra efficient 96% AFUE wall-mounted boiler with a Grundfos Alpha Circulating pump.  This sealed combustion unit was chosen to eliminate the possibility of back drafting which will support the indoor air quality.  Carrier hot water coils and Carrier air handlers will be built into this hydro-air system.  For cooling, Carrier Infinity condenser units with efficiency of SEER 16.5/EER 13.5 were chosen.  Domestic hot water will be supplied by two on-demand tankless hot water heaters with a 0.93 Energy Factory (EF).

Envelope

Air Changes per hour, ACH50 1.01 ACH50
Air Changes per hour, CFM50