DOE Tour of Zero: Glacier Club Modern Home by Mantell-Hecathorn Builders
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Mantell-Hecathorn Builders built this 4,937-square-foot custom home in Durango, Colorado, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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The large home will have big views and small heating bills thanks to a highly insulated and air-sealed building envelope.
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ENERGY STAR appliances contribute to energy and water savings in the efficient home.
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Automated window blinds can be controlled by switch, by timer, or remotely to allow in views but block out summer heat when no one is home.
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A high-efficiency wall-hung boiler supplies hot water for the radiant floor tubing that heats all three floors.
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Advanced LED lighting supplements the natural light that fills the home.
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Extensive trenching was installed under the site to drain away surface water and snow melt to minimize erosion damage to the site and increase building durability.
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Rather than just installing ice-and-water shield in the valleys and at the eaves, the builder covered the entire roof deck with it, helping make the roof assembly especially impervious to storm damage.
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A high-density spray foam insulates and air-seals the wall cavities and also adds strength to the structure. Fiberglass will be added to completely fill the 2-by-6 walls, which will then be wrapped on the outside with 2 inches of rigid foam for a very substantial R-38 total wall insulation value.
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Redundant air-sealing measures including spray foam, canned foam, caulk, and tape to keep out drafts and chill.