HERS-247 65 Ford Crossing TERCENERGY STAR Certified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 07)
ITO^ Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist
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At each insuiated location noted below, a complete air barrier shaH be provided that is fully aligned vMth the insulation as foltows:
• At interior or exterior surface of cetings in Climate Zones 1-3; at interior surface of ceilings in CNmate Zones 4-8. Also, include barrier at
interior edge of attic eave in aN climate zones using a wind baffle that extends to the full height of the insulation. Include a baffle in every
bay or a tabbed baffle in each bay with a soffit vent that wiU also prevent wind washing of Insulation in adjacent bays
• At exterior surface of walls In all cimate zones; and also at interior surface of walls for CImate Zones 4-8^
• At interior surface of floors in aU clinrtate zones, indudtng supports to ensure permanent contact and biocking at exposed edge^^
3.1 WaBs'" /
3.1.1 Walls behind Showers and tubs O • a
3.1.2 Walls behind fireplaces • • a .H 3.1.3 Attic knee walls " 0 • a K 3.1.4 Skylight shaft walls • 3.1.5 Wall adjoining porch roof • • • 3.1.6 Staircase walls • • • 3.1.7 DouWe walls • • 3.1.8 Garage rim / band Joist adjoining conditioned space • a
3.1.9 AH other exterior walls • • • 3.2 Floors
3.2.1 Floor above garage o • • 3.2.2 Cantilevered floor • • • 3.2.3 Floor above unconditioned basennertt or unconditioned crawispace • • • 3.3 Ceilings"'
3.3.1 Dropped ceiling / sofSt below unconditioned attic • • K 3.3.2 AH other ceilings • • a
S. Air Scaling Must
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5.1 Penetrations to unconditioned space fuly sealed with solid blocking or flashing as needed and gaps sealed with caulk or foam
5.1.1 Duct / flue shaft • O
5.1.2 Rumbing / piping O • • 5.1.3 Electrical wiring O • •
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 ceiing without attic above, exterior surface of fixture Insulated to 2 R-10 in
CZ 4 and higher to minimize condensation potential.
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5.1.6 Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and
conditioned space and are fully gasketed " o • • X
5.2 Cracks in the buikJing envelope fully sealed
5.2.1 AB above-grade siH plates adjacent to conditioned space sealed to foundation or 8ut>-floor with
cauHc, foam, or equivalent material. Foam gasket also placed beneath atxive-grade sill plate if
resting atop concrete or masonry and adjacent to conditioned space ^*
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5.2,2 At top of walls adjoining unconditioned spaces, continuous top plates or sealed blocking using
caulk, foam, or equivalent material a • •
S.2.3 Drywall sealed to top plate at all unconditioned attic / wall interfaces using caulk, foam, drywall
adhesive (t>ut 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.
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5.2.4 Rough opening around windows & exterior doors sealed with caulk or foam • • • 5.2.5 Marriage joints between modular home modules at aV exterior boundary conditions fully sealed
with gasket and foam • O a X
5.2.6 AH seams between Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) foamed and / or taped per
manufacturer's instructions • a X
5.2.7 In muttifamily buildinos. the gap between the common waU (e.Q. the drywall shaft waH) and the
structural framing between units fully sealed at aH exterior boundaries • • • V
5.3 Other openings
5.3.1 Doors adjacent to unconditioned space (e.g., attics, garages, basements) or ambient conditions | p
made sutstantially air-tight with weatherstripptng or equivalent gasket | • •
5.3.2 Attic access panels and drop-down stairs equipped with a durable i R-10 insulated cover that is
gasketed C'.e., not caulked) to produce continuous air seal when occupant is not accessing the
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5.3.3 Whole-house fans equipped with a durable i R-10 insulated cover that is gasketed and either
installed on the house side or mechanically operated ^ • • • X
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