High efficiency gas heating/air conditioning
Retrofit Your Home - House
Think about new design possibilities and fill the blanks with your brilliant ideas about retrofitting this building (hints are given by lines connecting to the installations)
Roof sheathing - reduce radiant hear transfer through the roof by 97%. Read more here.
Advanced framing techniques - reduce air linkage and ensure a tight envelope
Pressure balancing
Energy star appliances. Read more here.
Mastic sealed a/c ducts. Wrap the ducts in mylar and reduce the duct leakage.
Polycell caulking. Cut down leaks and air infiltration - makes a more energy efficient home. Read more here.
Vinyl window with low-E glass. Keep warm air in during the winter and hot solar rays out during the summer. Read more here
Blown-in insulation. Elimate gaps by completely filling wall cavities with insulation and reduce air filtration.
Tyvek - provides a breathable moisture barrier around the house.
Perimeter insulation - reduces the heat loss through the slab. Read more here
Interested in learning more about home retrofit?
1. Ways to save heat and fuel at home here
2. Top 11 Things You Didn't Know About Saving Energy at Home here
3. Brilliant ideas about how to reduce your building carbon footprint and reduce energy consumptions
here