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…most requirements for a zero-energy home, the one thing they can t account for is how the occupants will behave. In one home designed to be net-zero energy, the occupants ended up adding many non-Energy Star recessed lights and did not use the programmable…

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…remove sediment, and check the pressure relief valve to make sure it s in proper working order. Examine exposed ducts in the attic, basement and crawlspaces, and use a sealant to plug up any leaks. Gutters, Roof and Drains Check for missing, damaged…

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…thorough and frequent inspection of the roof and the attic space, replacement of damaged shingles, tiles…
…Thorough inspection for leaks can begin in the attic. It may be helpful to inspect the attic on a rainy day as the leak will be much easier…

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…home envelope typically basement walls and attic hatches, among other areas. After…
…dryer vents; and penetrations into the attic such as electrical boxes, wire and plumbing…
…chases. Weatherstripping is suggested for attic hatches and doors. An auditor will…

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…balloon framing with blown-in cellulose attic insulation, a full basement and cinderblock…
…energy leaks, the biggest culprit is the attic. This is especially true if you happen…
…through interior walls, flowing up into the attic and through the exterior wall. Here…

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…and waiting-to-be-fixed items. The attic is where the homeowner keeps a lifetime…
…items easily seen yet organized. The Attic Once those dark spaces where items from…
…hooks, baskets and shelving, there are attic-specific choices to consider. Create…

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…expensive and wasteful of resources. It is far less expensive to construct a conditioned attic than to dig a basement. With a conditioned attic (an unvented attic with insulation installed directly on the underside of the roof sheathing), services…

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