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Build it Tight and Ventilate it Right
A tightly sealed home will conserve energy, reduce heating and cooling costs, and make your home healthier and more comfortable. Without proper ventilation, however, that carefully sealed and insulated home can also trap indoor air pollutants, including moisture.
Hazardous gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and radon can seep into any home through openings in floors and walls, or be emitted from household appliances such as stoves, dryers, or water heaters. Even common household items can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that evaporate at room temperature—chemicals like paints, varnishes, air fresheners, or cleaning supplies. In poorly ventilated homes, these substances can accumulate and cause serious health issues. High temperatures and humidity can further increase the concentration of some indoor pollutants. Read more
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New Construction Testimonials
Our goal in working with Penobscot Home Performance on our new construction was to end up with a home that was energy efficient, comfortable and healthy. We could not be happier with the results. Our heating bills this winter have been very reasonable. We have absolutely no drafts and the temperature within our home is remarkably stable despite significant outdoor temperature swings - even in the spring and fall when our heat and AC are off completely. Matt and Paul were extremely helpful and professional throughout the process. More importantly, they helped us prioritize the components of our insulation package so we could make decisions that let us get the most bang for our buck while staying within our overall budget.
Brad W., Bangor
Make Sure Your New Home Construction Is Energy Efficient
Penobscot Home Performance can be your consultant on the new energy efficient home you’ve always wanted. Our new green home services include:
- A complete energy model of your new home with heat load calculations, different options and prices for insulation, and a new green home perspective on how your home will perform under different conditions.
- Consulting services including
- Coordinating with your builder to minimize waste
- Previewing blueprints
- Onsite inspections during all phases of construction
- Field testing using a Blower Door and Infrared Camera to detect hidden air leaks
- Installation work including
- Blower Door guided air sealing
- Health and safety checks
- Insulation (Cellulose, Rigid, and Spray foam)
- Air sealing of attic penetrations
Pre-Construction
A number of “what if” scenarios can be modeled to determine the best balance of energy features for your new home.
We will also look over your building plans in detail and make recommendations on how you can make the right choices that will give you a house that will be comfortable, energy efficient, safe, and have healthy indoor air quality.
Please contact us to set up a phone consultation to discuss your project. All initial phone consultations are complimentary and we look forward to solving your home performance issues.
During the Construction Process
We can field test your home several times during the construction process using the blower door and an infrared camera to assess the tightness of your new home and to make recommendations as to the best ways to insulate and air seal the building envelope.
Ventilation strategies can be determined based on the latest ASHRAE 62.2 regulations. There are many options and we can guide you to make the best choices possible to ensure the safety, performance, and health of your new home.
Building an energy efficient home requires attention to detail and we can provide complete air sealing and insulation services for new construction projects, additions, and remodels. We use only the highest quality insulation and air sealing products and techniques to help you achieve the tightest, well insulated, energy efficient house possible.
Post Construction
A complete “test-out” procedure for new houses after construction is completed conforming to the nationally recognized standards of The Building Performance Institute. This extensive testing is done to determine the final tightness level of your home in order to ensure ventilation is adjusted to maximize the efficiency of your home and ensure the air quality is as healthy as possible. Several other safety tests are also done depending on the type of heating appliance you choose.
Penobscot Home Performance can be your consultant on the new energy efficient home you’ve always wanted. Our new green home services include:
- A complete energy model of your new home with heat load calculations, different options and prices for insulation, and a new green home perspective on how your home will perform under different conditions.
- Consulting services including
- Coordinating with your builder to minimize waste
- Previewing blueprints
- Onsite inspections during all phases of construction
- Field testing using a Blower Door and Infrared Camera to detect hidden air leaks
- Installation work including
- Blower Door guided air sealing
- Health and safety checks
- Insulation (Cellulose, Rigid, and Spray foam)
- Air sealing of attic penetrations
Pre-Construction
A number of “what if” scenarios can be modeled to determine the best balance of energy features for your new home.
We will also look over your building plans in detail and make recommendations on how you can make the right choices that will give you a house that will be comfortable, energy efficient, safe, and have healthy indoor air quality.
Please contact us to set up a phone consultation to discuss your project. All initial phone consultations are complimentary and we look forward to solving your home performance issues.
During the Construction Process
We can field test your home several times during the construction process using the blower door and an infrared camera to assess the tightness of your new home and to make recommendations as to the best ways to insulate and air seal the building envelope.
Ventilation strategies can be determined based on the latest ASHRAE 62.2 regulations. There are many options and we can guide you to make the best choices possible to ensure the safety, performance, and health of your new home.
Building an energy efficient home requires attention to detail and we can provide complete air sealing and insulation services for new construction projects, additions, and remodels. We use only the highest quality insulation and air sealing products and techniques to help you achieve the tightest, well insulated, energy efficient house possible.
Post Construction
A complete “test-out” procedure for new houses after construction is completed conforming to the nationally recognized standards of The Building Performance Institute. This extensive testing is done to determine the final tightness level of your home in order to ensure ventilation is adjusted to maximize the efficiency of your home and ensure the air quality is as healthy as possible. Several other safety tests are also done depending on the type of heating appliance you choose.
