HERS-353 103 Moser St TERCENERGY STAR Certified Homes, Version 3 (Rev. 07)
Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist
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At each irtsulated location noted tjelow, a complete air barrier shall be provided that is fulty aligned with the insulation as foNows:
• At interior or exterior surface of ceiirfgs in Climate Zones 1-3; at interior surface of ceilings in Climate Zones 4-8. Also, indude barrier at
irrterior edge of attic eave in aH cfimate zones using a wind baffle that extends to the full height of the insulation. Indude a tiafHe 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 cimate zones; and also at interior surface of walls for CImate Zones 4-8^
At interior surface of floors in alt climate zones, induding supports to ensure permanent contact and blocking at exposed edge ° °
3.1 Wans itr
3.1.1 Walls behind Showers and tubs • a • 3.1.2 Walls behind fireplaces • • •
3.1.3 Attic knee walls
3.1.4 Skylght shaft walls • • 3.1.5 WaW adjoining porch roof
3.1.6 Staircase walls • • • I 3.1.7 Double walls
3.1.8 Garage rim / band joist adjoining conditioned space
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3.1.9 All other exterior wallsh-fiHH ij-Vllh
• • 3.2 Floors
3.2.1 Floor above garage • 3.2.2 Cantitevered floor
3.2.3 Floor above unconditioned basenwnt or unconditioned crawlspace • • 3.3 CaiMnQs 97rx 3.3.1 Dropped ceiling / soffit tidow unconditioned attic
3.3.2 All other ceilings •
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5.1 Penetrations to unconditioned space fuly sealed v^th solid btocking or flashing as needed and gaps sealed with caulk or foam
5.1.1 Duct / flue shaft --^? • •
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 labeled 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. •
5.1.6 Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating uricanditioned and
conditioned space and are fully gasketed " O O X
5.2 Cracks In the building envelope fully sealed
5.2.1 AH atxive-grade siH 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 ^' a a
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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
5.2.3 Drywall sealed to top plate at all unconditioned attic / wal 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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A'. 5.2.4 Rough opening around windows & exterior doors sealed with caulk or foam " • • 5.2.5 Marriage joints between modular home modules at al exterior boundary conditions fuBy 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 muttifamily buikjings. the gap between the common wall (e.g. the drywall shaft waif) and the
stmctural framing between units fully sealed at aH exterior boundaries • X
5.3 Other openings
5.3.1 Doors adjacent to unconditioned space (e.g., attics, garages, twsements) or amtiient conditions
made sutastantialty air-tight v^th weatherstripping or equivalent gasket • •
5.3.2 Attic access panels and drop-down stairs equipped with a durable 2 R-10 insulated cover that is
gasketed O.e., not caulked) to produce continuous air seal when occupant is not accessing the
attic" • O O
5.3.3 Whole-house fans equipped with a durable t R-10 insulated cover that is gasketed and either installed on the house side or mechanically operated • • •
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