Phillips & Company

 

 

A home efficiency inspection can be used to verify many items in construction giving hard copy documentation of the conditions inspected.  Ideal to conduct inspection immediately after completion of construction while home or new construction is still under warrantee with Building Contractor.  Used to pinpoint energy related problems caused by poor design, workmanship, or material failure.   

Document and record for future reference location of studs and insulation.

Identify air leakage energy losses.

Reduce heating and cooling energy losses.

Detect poor electrical connection, overloaded circuits and other electrical imbalances.

Locate missing, improperly installed, wet or damaged insulation in walls, floors, and ceilings.

 

Example: A single room with poor insulation requiring 4000 BTU/h (approx $24/month for gas or $68/month electric) to maintain temperature during winter months might be reduce by 40% with proper insulation to 2400 BTU/hr ( $14/month for gas or $41/month electric). This is a saving of $10 to $27 or more  per month for one room by locating, identifying and repairing energy loss problems.  It is typical that with a room or area having energy loss problems, the more expensive to operate electrical space heaters are used.  It is also common to adjust the temperature of the entire home/building to compensate for energy losses in heating or cooling.

Flat Roof and Stucco Moisture Inspections

Wet or defective insulation within the roof or wall structure can be detected quickly and accurately.  This allows repairs to be done of the defective area, reducing costs by only replacing and repairing what is needed instead of the entire area.