HERS-110 96 Moser St TERCENERGY STAR Qualified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 06)
Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist
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3. Fuiry-Allgned Air Barrtors"^
At each insulated location noted below, a complete air bamer shall be provided that is fully aligned with the insulation as follows:
• At interior or exterior surfece of ceilings in Climate Zones 1-3; at interior surface of ceilings in Climate Zones 4-8. Also, include barrier at
Interior edge of attic eave in all dimate zones using a wind baftle that extends to the full height of the insulation. Indude a baffle in every
bay or a tabt)ed baffle In each bay with a soffit vent that will also prevent wind washing of insulation in adjacent bays
• At exterior surface of walls in all climate zones; and also at interior surface of walls for Climate Zones 4-8'
• At interior surface of floors in all dimate zones, including supports to ensure permanent contact and blocking at exposed edge°°
3.1 Walls'"
3.1.1 Walls behind showers and tubs • • •
3.1.2 Walls behind fireplaces • • •
3.1.3 Attic knee walls • • •
3.1.4 Skylight shaft walls • •
3.1.5 Wall adjoining porch roof • • •
3.1.6 Staircase walls • • •
3.1.7 Double walls • • • y
3.1.8 Garage rim / band joist adjoining conditioned space • • •
3.1.9 All other exterior walls • • •
3.2 Floors
3.2.1 Floor above garage • • •
3.2.2 Cantilevered floor • • •
3.2.3 Fkjor above unconditioned basement or unconditioned crawlspace • • •
3.3 Ceilings"" ' ^
3.3.1 Dropped ceiling / soffit below unconditioned attic • O • ^
3.3.2 All other ceilings • • •
5.AlrSMllng MiMt
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5.1 Penetrations to unconditioned space fully sealed with solid blocking or flashing as needed and gaps sealed with caulk or foam
5i 1.1 Duct / flue shaft ff^l Ai.cH \i^'>\A£ t^UVPli.- f>i' • • •
5.1.2 Plumbing/piping • • •
5.1.3 Electrical wiring • • •
5.1.4 Bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans • • •
5.1.5 Recessed lighting fixtures adjacent to unconditioned space iCAT lat>eled and fully
gasketed. Also, if in insulated ceiling without attic above, exterior surface of fixture
insulated to 2 R-10 in CZ 4 and higher to minimize condensation potential.
• • • X
5.1.6 Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space indude lens separating unconditioned and
conditioned space and are fully gasketed " • • • X
5.2 Cracks in the buikling envelope fully sealed
5.2.1 All sill plates adjacent to conditioned space sealed to foundation or sub-floor with caulk, foam, or equivalent material. Foam gasket also placed beneath sill plate if resting atop concrete or masonry and adjacent to conditioned space " • • •
5.2.2 At top of walls adjoining unconditioned spaces, continuous top plates or sealed blocking
using caulk, foam, or equivalent material • • •
5.2.3 Drywall sealed to top plate at all unconditioned attk: / wall interfaces using caulk, foam,
drywall adhesive (but not other construction adhesives), or equivalent material. Either
apply sealant directly between drywall and top plate or to the seam between the two from the attic above.
• • •
5.2.4 Rough opening around windows & exterior doors sealed with caulk or foam • • •
5.2.5 Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam • • • X
5.2.6 All seams between Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) foamed and / or taped per manufacturer's instructions • • • X
5.2.7 In multifamily buildings, the gap between the drywall shaft wall (i.e. common wall) and the structural framing between units fully sealed at all exterior boundaries • • • X
5.3 Other openings
5.3.1 Doors adjacent to unconditioned space (e.g., attics, garages, basements) or ambient
conditions gasketed or made substantially air-tight • • •
5.3.2 Attic access panels and drop-down stairs equipped with a durable i R-10 insulated cover that is gasketed (i.e., not caulked) to produce continuous air seal when occupant is not accessing the attic • • •
5.3.3 Whole-house fans equipped with a durable £ R-10 insulated cover that is gasketed and
either installed on the house side or mechanically operated • • •
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