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What is a HERS Rating? The (H)ome (E)nergy (R)ating (S)ystem aka Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing, is a way to ensure that the various features of a home meet Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code). While looking at the home as a system, a rater performs field verification and diagnostic testing on various components such…
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Watch as the Energy Geeks crew performs yet another perfect insulation job. This time the team is in Marlborough, MA, insulating a home through the Mass Save Program. Typical of older homes, the exterior walls are completely void of insulation. Imagine the energy and dollars wasted each year on heating and cooling. How to Insulate…
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Many older homes were built without insulation or ventilation in the attic. The need for ventilation became apparent as people became more energy conscious and began adding insulation. How Attic Ventilation Works Here’s why, when warm air escapes from the heated rooms below, an attic void of insulation will generally stay warm throughout the winter.…
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What is Air Sealing? Air sealing is part of the Weatherization process which focuses on blocking airways that lead from inside to outside a home. The most effective places to air seal are in the basement and attic. The best products to use are spray foam, heat-resistant caulk, and metal flashing. What is The Stack…
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Ever wonder how the experts install insulation into an existing building? Join the crew as they add wall insulation to this 57-year-old home in Framingham Ma. Installing Insulation in an Older Home This older home was leaking energy like a sieve, losing warm air through the exterior walls all winter and cool air all summer.…
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New Home Duct Leakage Test in North Attleboro, MA In this video our tech is performing a duct leakage test at a new home still under construction in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. All cities and towns in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut require a duct leakage test with a passing grade before issuing a Certificate of…
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