Energy Star Program - On Site Responsibilities
ENERGY STAR CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE INSTALLATION
Pinecrest Modular Homes Inc. – On Site Responsibilities
By completing the following tasks Pinecrest Modular Homes is able to comply with Energy Star certification requirements.
A. Marriage Line Seal. The marriage line areas must be
filled with a continuous non-porous insulating gasket creating a permanent air barrier
at joints in the ceiling, walls and floor. Acceptable gaskets can be one or
two-part systems, including proprietary gaskets, foams, insulation wrapped in
poly, and insulation covered by butyl or other long-life tape on one side. In
addition, there must be no visible signs of gaps or tears.
B. Tears in Bottom Board Material Repaired All tears in the
bottom board material must be covered and sealed with a durable, permanent
patch to prevent air leakage. (Foam sealant can be used on lag bolt and other small
holes.)
C. Exterior (Including Crossover) Duct Installation For
multi-section homes, the exterior ducts must be sealed with a permanent
connection per the Manufacturer's Installation Manual. Identify that the
following items are completed: All exterior ducts have been installed and
wrapped with insulation. Crossover collar is secured to the trunk with at least
three screws and cannot rotate or move. All exterior duct insulation is a
minimum of R-_______. Nylon or metal straps and saddles are used to support the
exterior duct; duct does not touch the ground. Three or more screws are placed
below the straps through the flexible duct and into the crossover collar.
Exterior duct insulation is pushed into the floor cavity and sealed with tape
or foam sealant at all bottom board penetrations.
D. Field Installed Heat Pump Heating equipment efficiency meets or exceeds the following specification: HSPF-_______. E. For Homes Installed Over Basements (One of the following must be checked) This home has an UNHEATED BASEMENT. All interior stairwells from the heated space into the basement are constructed in the same manner as an exterior wall with full insulation and a weather-stripped, insulated exterior door. This home has a HEATED BASEMENT. The basement wall insulation level is a minimum of: R-_______.
