HERS-236 123 Moser St TERCENERGY STAR Certified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 07)
Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist
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3. Fuily^igiwd Air Barriers' ' Must
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At each insulated location noted below, a complete air barrier shall t>e provided that is fully aligned with the insulation as follows:
• At interior or exterior surtace of ceiings in Climate Zones 1-3; at interior surface of ceilings in Climate Zones 4-6. Also, include barrier at
interior edge of attic eave in aN cJimate zones using a wind Ijaflle that extends to the full height of the insulation. Include a baflte in every
bay or a tabbed baffle in each bay with a soffit vent that wtH 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 Clmate Zones 4-&^
• At interior surface of floors in all clinrfate zones, including supports to ensure permanent contact and t)loclung at exposed edge
3.1 Wate^" /
3.1.1 Walls behind showers and tubs • O a
3.1.2 Walls behind fireplaces • • a
3.1.3 Attic fcnee walls " • • • 3.1.4 Skylight shaft walls • • 3.1.5 Wall adjoining porch roof • • lb-' •
3.1.6 Staircase walls • • 3.1.7 Double walls • • 3.1.8 Garage rim / band joist adjoining conditioned space • mo •
3.1.9 All other exterior walls • 0
3.2 Floors /
3.2.1 Floor above garage • • it • 3.2.2 Cantitevered floor • • o
3.2.3 Floor above unconditioned basement or unconditioned crawlspace • o • 3.3 CaiUngs^"
3.3.1 Dropped ceiling / soffit below unconditioned attic • • 3.3.2 AH other ceilings • •
5. Air Sealing Must Correct Builder Verified' Retw Verified WA
5.1 Penetrations to unconditioned space fuHy sealed with solid blocking or flasNng as needed and gaps sealed with caulk or foam
5.1.1 Duct / flue shatt // ^^^^ i^;^;,, 4ixM^/bfiuilMirV • • 0 /
5.1.2 Plumbing / piping / • • is/. o
5.1.3 Electrical wiring • • o
5.1.4 Bathroom and Idtchen exhaust fans • • • 5.1.5 Recessed lighting fixtures adjacent to unconditioned space ICAT labeled and fully gasketed. Also, if in ir^suiated ceiling wittiout 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 " • D •
5.2 Cracks in the building envelope fuBy sealed ^
5.2.1 All above-grade sill plates adjacent to conditioned space sealed to foundation or sub-floor with
caulk, foam, or equivalent material. Foam gasket also placed beneath above-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 btocking using caulk, foam, or equivalent material • o i/ o
5.2.3 Drywall sealed to top plate at all unconditioned attic / wal interfaces using caulk, foam, drywaH
adhesive (t>ut not other construction adhesives), or equivalent material. Either apply sealant
directly between drywall and top piate or to the seam between the two from the attic above.
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5.2.4 Rough opening around windosvs & exterior doors sealed with caulk or foam O • O
5.2,5 Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior Ixtundary conditions fuBy sealed
with gasket and foam O t] •
5.2.5 All seams between Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) foamed and / or taped per manufacturer's instructions • • • K
5.2.7 In multifamily buiMings. the gap between the common wall (e.g. the drywaN shatt waH) and the structural framing between units fully sealed at all exterior boundaries • • a K
5.3 Other openings ^
5.3.1 Doors adjacent to unconditioned space (e.g., attics, garages, basements) or ambient conditions made substantially air-tight with weatherstripping or equivalent gasket • o o
5.3.2 Attic access panels and drop-down stairs equipped with a durat)le 2 R-10 insulated cover that is
gasketed O-e., not caulked) to produce continuous air seal when occupant is not accessing the
attic"
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5.3.3 Whole-house fans equipped with a durable 2 R-10 insulated cover that is gasketed and either
installed on the house side or mechanically operated " • • • X
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