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ICF foundation walls wrap the floor slab in R-22 of insulation while the entire space under the slab is covered with 4.3 inches of closed-cell spray foam.

ICF foundation walls wrap the floor slab in R-22 of insulation while the entire space under the slab is covered with 4.3 inches of closed-cell spray foam.
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Imery & Co. built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Chamblee, GA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

Imery & Co. built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Chamblee, GA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Imery & Company built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Lilburn, GA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Imery & Company built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Lilburn, GA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Imery Group built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Monroe, GA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Imery Group built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Monroe, GA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Imery Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Serenbe, GA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Imery Homes built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Serenbe, GA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Impervious surfaces like patio slabs, sidewalks, and driveways that are within 10 feet of the home should slope away from the house.

Impervious surfaces like patio slabs, sidewalks, and driveways that are within 10 feet of the home should slope away from the house.
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Insight Homes built this production home in the mixed-humid climate in Felton, DE, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Insight Homes built this production home in the mixed-humid climate in Felton, DE, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Insight Homes built this production home in the mixed-humid climate in Millsboro, DE, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Insight Homes built this production home in the mixed-humid climate in Millsboro, DE, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Insight Homes built this production home in the mixed-humid climate in Millsboro, DE, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Insight Homes built this production home in the mixed-humid climate in Millsboro, DE, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests

Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests
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Instead of solid timber headers over windows, insulated headers can be used consisting of prefabricated structural insulated panels or site-fabricated with two sheets of plywood sandwiching a layer of rigid foam.

Instead of solid timber headers over windows, insulated headers can be used consisting of prefabricated structural insulated panels or site-fabricated with two sheets of plywood sandwiching a layer of rigid foam.
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Instead of solid timber headers over windows, the headers can be insulated by using a sheet of plywood or one piece of solid timer on the exterior with a layer of insulation to the inside.

Instead of solid timber headers over windows, the headers can be insulated by using a sheet of plywood or one piece of solid timer on the exterior with a layer of insulation to the inside.
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Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services built this affordable home in the cold climate in Ithaca, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services built this affordable home in the cold climate in Ithaca, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Jenkins Builders built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Nottingham, MD, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

Jenkins Builders built this custom spec home in the mixed-humid climate in Nottingham, MD, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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John Hubert Associates' built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in North Cape May, NJ, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

John Hubert Associates' built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in North Cape May, NJ, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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KB Home built this production home in the hot-dry climate in El Dorado Hills, CA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

KB Home built this production home in the hot-dry climate in El Dorado Hills, CA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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KB Homes built this production home in the hot-dry climate in Lancaster, CA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

KB Homes built this production home in the hot-dry climate in Lancaster, CA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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KB Homes built this production home in the hot-dry climate in San Marcos, CA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

KB Homes built this production home in the hot-dry climate in San Marcos, CA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Ladder blocking where exterior walls intersect interior walls provides more space for insulation and reduces thermal bridging.

Ladder blocking where exterior walls intersect interior walls provides more space for insulation and reduces thermal bridging.
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Lapped and taped polyethylene sheeting

Lapped and taped polyethylene sheeting
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Leading Force Contracting Services and Vista Homes built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Selah, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Leading Force Contracting Services and Vista Homes built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Selah, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Lifestyle Homes built this custom spec home in the hot-humid climate in Melbourne, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Lifestyle Homes built this custom spec home in the hot-humid climate in Melbourne, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Lopez Community Land Trust built this affordable home in the cold climate in Lopez Island, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Lopez Community Land Trust built this affordable home in the cold climate in Lopez Island, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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M Street Homes built this production home in the hot-humid climate in Houston, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

M Street Homes built this production home in the hot-humid climate in Houston, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.