Highland Building Consultants, LLC works with homeowners,
builders, and subcontractors to produce some of the most efficient
homes in the country. By partnering with the Wisconsin
ENERGY STAR Homes Program we are able to prove the energy efficiency
of each residence prior to construction. The process
begins with evaluating the blueprint.
Blue Print Analysis
All residences entered into the Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes
Program are evaluated for the utility costs based off the blueprint. A
computer model is made for the home, and utility costs can
be broken down into many different categories. We can
even get specific on where most of the energy is used in the
home. If a homeowner or builder wants to improve the
wall insulation, we will give an accurate cost savings for
the upgrade. This will assist in identifying exactly
what improvements will have the highest payback to the customer. We
are able to analyze all components throughout the house.
Site Visits
Three site inspections are performed for home-owners. The
first inspection is after the framing stage of construction. This
site visit evaluates any potential problem areas with the shell
of the home. Areas that need to be addressed will be
outlined to ensure a well- built energy-efficient home.
The insulation inspection is needed to ensure all standards
are met for the Wisconsin ENERGY STAR Homes Program. This
site inspection also focuses on grading the quality of the
installation of the insulation.
The final inspection is to prove the efficiency of the home. There
are many homeowners and builders who state they build an energy-efficient
home, but until you actually test the home, it is unverifiable. Performance
testing is a key component of energy-efficient housing and
should be done on every home.
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