ENERGY AUDIT REPORT:

The Energy Audit performed is a limited inspection to identify energy efficient improvements that would be beneficial. Included in this audit is a Blower door test to measure infiltration levels and air sealing recommendations, a review of Insulation levels, Window and door performance, Heating-Cooling system efficiency, Water-Heating efficiency, and Lighting-Appliance recommendations.  The recommendations included will help to improve the long-term performance of the home. The audit is not intended to be technically exhaustive. This written report is a summary of observations and unbiased opinions and is based on the experience of the inspector. 

This Energy Audit outlines and defines the areas of the home that were inspected, as well as indicating any items that were not inspected, and the reason they were not inspected.  This written Inspection Report, together with a home inspection agreement, and any reports for additional services ordered, represent the final statement on the condition of the home when inspected and the final statement on what was included and/or excluded in the inspection. 

INSPECTION CATEGORIES:

1) Low Priority Energy Recommendation - These are items that should be considered for upgrade, but in the opinion of the inspector are not needed immediately or will not result in significant energy efficiency improvement in relationship to cost. 

2) Moderate Priority Energy Recommendation -  These are items that can result in considerable energy savings, and in the opinion of the inspector will result in a moderate energy efficiency improvement in relationship to cost. 

3) High Priority Energy Recommendation - These are the top items that should be addressed to improve efficiency, and in the opinion of the inspector will result in a significant energy efficiency improvement in relationship to cost. 

SCOPE AND TERMS OF INSPECTION:
This confidential report is furnished for the use of the client only. It is not intended to be relied upon for any purpose by any other party not named on the report and Inspection Agreement. This inspection was performed in accordance with and under the terms of a Home Inspection Agreement. The agreement was signed and agreed upon before the preparation of this report and a signed copy of the agreement is available upon request. Scott Home Inspection conducts all inspections according to the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The complete standards can be reviewed at the following location; www.scotthomeinspection.com/ASHI_standards-ethics.pdf 

LIMITATIONS:
Limitations exist in any home inspection. The inspector cannot see behind walls or behind hidden areas in the home. The belongings of the current occupant of the home are not moved to view areas underneath or behind such belongings. 

READING YOUR INSPECTION REPORT
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How a Blower Door Test Works:

A blower door can be used for air leakage testing or building thermal envelope testing. Blower door test equipment consists of a fan, an adjustable doorway block, a manometer, and hoses. The fan is set up in a doorway and sealed around the opening. All the windows, doors, flues, and vents (where applicable) are closed or sealed off during the test. The fan is run for a short period of time up to a certain pressure rating. At that pressure, the manometer will measure the amount of air moving through the fan in cubic feet per minute. A simple calculation with this number and the square footage of the home will give you the Air Changes Per Hour (ACH). The results of blower door testing will help determine whether air sealing of the home is recommended to help improve comfort and improve the energy efficiency of the home.

The following areas of leakage were discovered and need to be improved. For further information on ways you can improve efficiency by air sealing your home, visit this useful resource.

The materials, styles and components present and observable are described as follows:

The following items were Inspected and Observed, with any Recommended Actions noted:

The insulation is inspected where visible at basements, crawlspaces, attics, vaulted or finished ceilings, and at any wall or floor assemblies adjacent to the outside or garage spaces.  When not visible, some probing may be done, to try to determine cavity depth and whether or not insulation is present.  Infrared scans are also conducted, to ensure no significant voids or un-insulated areas are present.

A basic inspection of the wall insulation was done using infra-red scans, and observing insulation levels behind outlet plates, where possible.  This limited inspection showed that the walls appear to be insulated well at this time.  No gaps, voids or missing areas were noted.

The floors over the garage were viewed with Infrared and  appear to be adequately insulated, with no significant voids or gaps noted. 

The materials, styles and components present and observable are described as follows:

The following items were Inspected and Observed, with any Recommended Actions noted:

The windows and doors to the exterior are visually inspected for efficiency quality, and for any operational or sealing concerns that can affect air leakage.

The materials, styles and components present and observable are described as follows:

The following items were Inspected and Observed, with any Recommended Actions noted:

The primary heating equipment, thermostats, ducts or distribution systems, and fireplaces or wood stoves are inspected for operational or efficiency concerns.

The materials, styles and components present and observable are described as follows:

The following items were Inspected and Observed, with any Recommended Actions noted:

The primary cooling equipment, thermostats, and ducts or distribution systems are inspected for operational or efficiency concerns.

The materials, styles and components present and observable are described as follows:

The following items were Inspected and Observed, with any Recommended Actions noted:

The water heating equipment, water supply and distribution systems, and plumbing fixtures are inspected for operational or efficiency concerns.  The temperature of the hot water is also measured to ensure that the water heater is set at the best setting for efficiency.

The lighting in the home is assessed for opportunities to reduce energy consumption with different style bulbs and fixtures.  The overall fixtures and connected devices are also inspected and reviewed.

The appliances in the home are inspected to review their age and likely energy efficiency and performance.  General energy related recommendations are made to consider when replacing one of the appliances.

Opportunities exist with every home to add renewable energy products to help offset overall consumption.  We believe that the significant insulation, air sealing and equipment efficiency options to improve should be considered first.  After high priority concerns are addressed, options exist for installing renewable energy items, with specific recommendations below.