HERS-321 104 Moser St TERCENERGY STAR Certified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 07)
mm Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist
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3. Fully-Aligned Air Barriers' ' Must Corroct Buildef 1 RatBf Verm«i* jVermed N/A
At each insulated location noted below, a complete air barrier shall be provided that is fully aligned with the insulation as foHows:
• At interior or exterior surface of ceilings in CRmate Zones 1-3; at interior surface of ceilings in Climate Zones 4-8. Also, include barrier at
interior edge of attic eave in all 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 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 CBmate Zones 4-8'
• At interior surface of floors in all climate zones, including supports to ensure permanent contact and blocking at exposed edge*^
3.1 Walls''' /
3.1.1 Walls behind showers and tubs • Q .a
3.1.2 Walls behind fireplaces • • • 3.1.3 Attic knee waHs " • • •
3.1.4 SkyNght shaft waHs • • •
3.1.5 Wall adjoining porch roof • • •
3.1.6 Staircase walls • • • 3.1.7 Double walls • • • 3.1.8 Garage rim / band joist adjoining conditioned space • D •
3.1.9 All other exterior walls-JS? X^JAM^J^',^ U.>i\ll*^ • • •
3.2 Floors
3.2.1 Floor above garage • • • 3.2.2 Cantilevered floor • • •
3.2.3 Floor above unconditioned basement or unconditioned crawlspace • • • K 3.3 CeiBngs'"
3.3.1 Dropped ceiling / soffit below unconditioned attic • • 3.3.2 All other ceilings • a •
5. Air Sealing Must Correct Builder
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5.1 Penetrations to unconditioned space fully sealed with solid btocking or flashing as needed and gaps sealed with caulk or foam
5.1.1 Duct / flue shaft . 4 If ^,c4i U.U-Uil^ t^iulM IJCUAJLHY • • •
5.1.2 Plumbing / piping / • • •
5.1.3 Electrical wiring • • •
5.1.4 Bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans • 0 •
5.1.5 Recessed lighting fixtures adjacent to unconditioned space ICAT labeled and fully gasketed.
Also, if in insulated ceiing without attic atxive, exterior surface of fixture insulated to i. 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 a •
5.2 Cracks in the building envelope fully 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 blocking using caulk, foam, or equivalent material • 0 •
5.2.3 Drywall sealed to top plate at all unconditioned attic / 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.
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5.2.4 Rough opening around windows & exterior doors sealed with caulk or foam 0 • •
5.2.5 Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fuBy sealed with gasket and foam • 0 • X 5.2.6 All seams between Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) foamed and / or taped per manufacturer's instructions • • • K
5.2.7 In multifamify buildings, the gap between the common wall (e.g. the drywall shaft walD 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 made substantially air-tight with weatherstripping or equivalent gasket • • •
5.3.2 Attic access panels and dropnlown stairs equipped with a durable 2 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 virtth a durable 2 R-10 insulated cover that is gasketed and either
installed on the house side or mechanically operated a • •
Rater Name; M^'i'P "^yJ'vYc'-idtl Rater Pre-Drywall Inspection Date: iUlS/h ^ Rater Initials:
Rater Name: t'^U\44^ "^VYC'-f^ Rater Final Inspection Date: I^JU/t'^ ' Rater Initials; •>
Builder Emolovee: BuiWer Inspection Date; Bulkier Initials: