Walls and Roof

Subslab assembly

Subslab has R-Value of 10.

Subslab R-value 10.0
Foundation wall assembly

Basement root cellar thermally isolated from house including dedicated ventilation system to maintain constant temperature of less than 55⁰F.

Foundation wall R-value 10.0
Above grade wall assembly

There is 12 inches of blown in blanket insulation in the cavity between double stud walls. The total R-Value is 50

Above grade wall R-value 50.0
Flat attic assembly

Attic has blown in blanket system (BIBS) with R-value of 80.

Flat attic R-value 80.0
Cathedral ceiling assembly

Cathedral ceilings with strapping on rafters have blown in blanket system (BIBS) with R-value of 50.

Cathedral ceiling R-value 50.0

Windows and Doors

Window Assembly:

Typical double-hung windows were used for architectural appearance without a substantial decrease in performance. On a sunny winter day, the house requires minimal heating from the HVAC system.

Average window U-factor 0.30
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient 0.26

Mechanical Systems

Space cooling - Manufacturer & Model MITSUBISHI Electric Cooling & Heating and Outdoor Unit Model Number: MUZ-FH12NA; Indoor Unit Model Number: MSZ-FH12NA
Space heating - Manufacturer & Model Air-to-water heat pump system: Sanden and Model No: GAUS-250EQTA/B & GAUS-315EQTD/G
Domestic hot water - Manufacturer & Model Air-to-water heat pump system: Sanden and Model No: GAUS-250EQTA/B & GAUS-315EQTD/G
Ventilation - Manufacturer & Model Venmar Ventilation and Model No: AVSK10HRV
Lighting Manufacturer and Model LED
Lighting Efficiency

Envelope

Air Changes per hour, ACH50 0.75 ACH50
Air Changes per hour, CFM50 66.00