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An Energy Star® Home uses 30 percent less energy for heating, cooling and water heating than a home based on the Model Energy Code, while protecting the environment and saving you money.
Features of an Energy Star® Home include:
- Improved Insulation
- R-50 Roof Insulation
- Blown Rockwool Roof Insulation
- R-21 Wall Insulation
- Advanced Windows
- Weather Stripping & Caulking on Exterior Doors & Windows
- Tightly-Sealed Ducts
- High-Efficiency Heating and Cooling
- Reduced Air Infiltration
- Energy-Saving Gaskets on Exterior Wall Receptacles & Switches
- Energy Foam Close-up Gasket
Improved Insulation not only keeps out excessive heat or cold, but it also leads to even temperatures between and across rooms. For insulation to work properly, it must be installed carefully with no gaps, crimping, or compression. This is especially important in areas where the insulation has to fit around obstacles such as pipes, electrical wiring, and outlets.
Advanced windows can improve the thermal performance of homes by reducing heat loss in cooler climates and solar heat gain in warmer climates. Window technologies have advanced dramatically.
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