DOE Tour of Zero: Contemporary Performance House by Imery & Co.
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Imery & Co. built this 2,981-square-foot custom home in Chamblee, Georgia, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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This efficient modern home is expected to save its owners more than $1,000 per year in energy costs compared to a home built to code.
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Advanced-technology LED lighting and ENERGY STAR appliances add to energy and water savings.
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Thorough air-sealing helps keep humidity, pollen, dust, and drafts out of the high-performance home.
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Stained concrete flooring provides moisture-resistant low-maintenance flooring in the home.
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Fiberglass-framed, double-pane windows have heat-blocking low-emissivity coatings to let in light and views while keeping out the heat.
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EPA WaterSense fixtures and a compact plumbing design minimize water usage.
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Treated bottom plates are among the moisture-resistant features in the home.
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The metal screening keeps insects out of the black mesh plastic fabric, which provides a ventilation gap behind the home's siding, which includes the ship-lapped cypress shown here.
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A small-duct, high-velocity heat pump system was chosen for its air distribution and dehumidification properties.
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The 2-by-6, 24-inch on-center, advanced-framed walls were filled with R-19 open-cell foam and sheathed with a coated OSB product with seams taped so it can serve as an air and moisture barrier.
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Tape flashing around windows helps keep moisture out of the framed walls.