Energy Star Flashcards

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What is a HERS score

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Home Energy Rating Score

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What are the components of house being tested under energy star?

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HVAC checklist
Visual
Blower door

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What is inspected at the pre-drywall energy star inspection?

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TE checklist
Duct blast
HVAC Rater checklist

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What type of materials are used as air barriers?

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Ridgid and flexible

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Name three areas where air barriers are used

A

Soaker tub decks
Double walls
Ext walls in chases

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Name four areas where foam is used for energy star

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Ext holes
Chases
Electrical boxes
Around plumbing pipes

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6
Q

Name 2 things HVAC contractor does to meet energy star requirements

A

Tape with mastic

No sharp angles

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Name 4 checklist completed at the FINAL energy star inspection

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Thermal Envelope
Water Management
HVAC Rater
energy star specs

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Q

Name four areas they check at final inspection

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Blower door
Proper cfm
Whole house fan
HVAC Rater

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What is done with final energy star inspection report?

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Given to building inspector

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