Pennsylvania Energy Codes
Sorting through the Pennsylvania energy codes One of the most challenging things for homeowners and home builders who need to learn and adhere to these codes is sorting through the many regulations and fine details which can make or break a project. It’s crucial to understand them, but unfortunately, they don’t make it easy. One big […]
Energy Compliance Pathways
If all these regulations seem like a lot to keep up with, don’t worry. You’ll be surprised to find that there is more than one way you can reach compliance. You can choose the best option that applies to your climate zone and the needs of your home to make the experience as painless as possible. No […]
Philadelphia Envelope Energy Code Details
Building envelope is just another word for airtightness. You can measure the envelope through a blower door test conducted by fitting a large fan to the central door of a home and depressurizing it. Once the home is depressurized, a specially calibrated manometer measures how much air enters the home through leaks in your envelope. Remember, it’s […]
The Thermal Envelope
The buildings’ themal envelope includes the roof, foundation and walls. Together they maintain air sealing, moisture control and ventilation in the home. Sealing and insulating the roof, walls, windows, doors and floors of a home is the most cost effective way to improve energy efficiency. Good air sealing alone can reduce energy costs of running […]
Energy Code Compliance
As of 2018 Pennsylvania began enforcing a new set of uniform construction codes that fall under ICC (International Energy Conservation) These codes have significant impact on home builders throughout the state. The code states that single family dwellings must adhere to the 2015 IECC codes while multi family dwellings must adhere to the 2018 set […]