Wilshire Homes Energy Features:
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Foundation:
Slab-on-grade
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Wall Construction:
2x4 @ 16" o.c. and 2x6 @ 24" o.c.
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Wall Insulation:
R-13 to R-15 fiberglass batt insulation and R-3 and R-5 foam tongue and groove
sheathing
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Rim Joist Insulation:
R-5 rigid foam tongue and groove insulation
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Roof Construction:
I-joist
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Ceiling Insulation:
R-30 blown fiberglass
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Windows:
Low E2 vinyl; U-0.37 to 0.88; SHGC 0.30 to 0.55
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HVAC:
96 AFUE gas furnace; 14 SEER variable speed air conditioner; Energy recovery
ventilator
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Ducts:
50% ducts in conditioned space; ducts insulated to R-6 and mastic sealed
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Water Heating:
0.85 EF gas tankless water heater
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Lighting:
50% fluorescent (10% dedicated fluorescent fixtures)
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Appliances:
ENERGY STAR dishwasher
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Duct Leakage Test:
47 CFM to exterior at 25 Pa; 110 CFM total at 25 Pa
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Blower Door Test:
3.6 ACH50
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HERS Index:
66
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Innovative Features: Radiant barrier roof decking;
programmable thermostat; humidistat; PEX manifold plumbing; advanced framing;
whole house HEPA filtration system; physical termite barrier; formaldehyde-free
insulation; airtight recessed can lights.