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A storm water management system channels rainwater to retention chambers buried in the front yard.
A strip of OSB sheathing is installed along the perimeter when retrofitting a flat roof with a parapet
A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams
A supplemental dehumidifier is integrated with the home’s HVAC air handler to provide extra dehumidification when needed
A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams
A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.
A technician assembles the spray sealant injection system to seal HVAC ducts from the inside
A tempered glass window can be identified by the “bug” or white etched label at one corner of the window.
A thermosiphon solar hot water system heats a fluid in the solar collector; the heated fluid heats potable water in a roof top tank.
A thin-triple window uses a narrow interior glass pane and narrower gaps between panels often filled with krypton, rather than argon gas, to achieve triple-pane performance with an IGU that fits in a double-pane window frame
A thoughtful landscaping plan can increase the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces while reducing water usage.
A trained installer completely fills the wall cavities with sprayed cellulose insulation.
A triple-filtered energy recovery ventilator is installed with individual supply ducts to provide fresh air to each room.
A tube is installed in one of the supply registers and connected to the duct leakage test manometer to determine the pressure of the duct in reference to the inside.
A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly.
A typical older masonry home with unreinforced brick walls, wood floors, and a wood roof
A vapor barrier was installed on the floor of this crawlspace and extended up the walls then the foundation walls were covered with rigid foam.
A variety of battery-powered fans can be used for a cool room without electric power; most charge off a USB charger so they can be solar charged
A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location
A wall assembly approved for use in the wildland-urban interface has 5/8-inch type X gypsum installed exterior of the wood sheathing and an exterior covering or siding that has a 1-hour fire-resistance rating
A water heater and furnace are protected from flood waters by a concrete floodwall, with a shielded, gasketed door.
A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.
A water softener collects water, filters it to remove minerals, and then sends it to the home's plumbing distribution system
A water-resistant membrane that takes the place of house wrap is sprayed is painted over seams and window framing then sprayed over the entire wall to provide a weather-resistant air barrier.
A waterproof layer of thermoplastic olefin is laid down before installing the solar panels.
A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.
Above the 20 inches of blown cellulose ultra-efficient attic insulation, Near Zero Maine installed a walkway in the attic to provide easy access to electric wiring.
Above-ground welded-steel cistern with hydrant for fire engine hose hookup installed on private land for residential fire suppression.
Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.
Add metal connectors to strengthen framing connections in an existing wall from inside the home by removing drywall.
Adding air sealing and rigid foam insulation at the wall-to-overhanging floor juncture at the outside corner of an existing home
Adding planted terraces to a sloped yard can slow down runoff and reduce erosion
Addison Homes built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
Addison Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Simpsonville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
Addison Homes built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Greer, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.