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Showing posts with label Energy Star Windows. Show all posts

3.09.2015

Client Reduced Yearly Energy Use Update

A 68.6% decrease in energy use since the Energy Conservation Upgrades- was just shared to me from a past StLouis Homeowner-Client. 

Clearly reflected by the yearly reduced energy needs in the photo of the monthly electric bill! 

Proof positive $1 spent earns $2 in energy savings!

Here are a few of the bigger changes made:

Energy Star Refrigerator your fridge runs 24-7, 365.

Energy Star Dual Pane Windows

Air Sealing Doors, Gaps and Cracks

LED Lighting and fixture upgrades

Zoned Heating System

I'd also like to mention that the household is now actively recycling in their daily affairs!

This clients reduced energy use is something that everyone in StLouis and downwind from Amerens coal plants should also appreciate. 

This reduction in pollution was a deciding factor in the energy conservation measures and underlying reasons for the Energy Star measures taken.

If you want to save money and reduce pollution let me by sending me a message and together We Can Build a Green StLouis. Scotty

9.08.2011

Build Notes and Material Suppliers

Build Notes and Material Suppliers for Energy Star Bay Window Build and Installation

  • Existing Wall 2 x4 Framing with zero (0) Insulation or Vapor Barrier
Note: Owners Plan on Adding Insulation in the Future.  Insulation will not be needed in the Bay Window Area at that time.
Bay Window Ceiling, Floor, and Adjacent Wall- R13 Faced Batt Fiber Glass Insulation with 6mil poly VB
  • 2x6 and 2x4 Framing Members @ 16" OC
  • Header Attachments Combination: Liquid Nails, 3/8" x6" Lag Bolts @ 16"OC, 3" Deck Screws
  • Additional Support (Floor & Ceiling) Added to Existing Building Frame. Total 4-2x6
  • Bay Window Roof System and Floor System are Self Supporting
  • Simpson Strong Tie Joist Hangers Utilized for the Bay Window Flooring System
  • 2x4 Staggered Floor Joists utilized for Energy Efficiency and Added Strength
  • Roof Hip and Roof to Existing Wall Flashed for Added Water-Proofing
  • Existing Window Opening was utilized and un-changed 76"x59"
  • Windows: Energy Performance Rated- Soft Light Vinyl Windows
U Factor= 0.46
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient= 0.58
Visible Transmittance= 0.60
Condensation Resistance= 43
  • Roof: 30yr White Asph Shingles, #15 Roofing Felt
  • All Exterior Wood Framing Members and Trim Boards: White Finish or Wrapped with White Aluminum.  To Match Existing Windows on House.
  • All Exterior Joints and Connections Caulked and Sealed with a combination of Silicone Caulking and Spray Foam Insulation (Closed Cell, Window and Door Sealant by Dow)
  • East Property Boundary Line Established by Edge of Existing Side Walk. Distance from East edge of House Foundation to Edge of Side Walk is 71"
Bay Window protrudes 15" from Building.
Leaving 56" Un-obstructed egress
Clear Un-obstructed Distance between Bay Window and East Porch Steps is 38 ½"  


Materials Supplied by

Windows: Berry Door and Window
Lumber and Misc Materials: Home Depot Southtown #3011
Roofing: Roofing Supply Group of St Louis
Flooring: Hampton Flooring
Spray Foam Insulation by: Dow Great Stuff- Door and Window 
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9.07.2011

Final Bay Window Build Pictures

Energy Star Bay Window Build Photos by Scotts Contracting



Bay Window CAD and Build Notes
Floor Plan for Bay Window Permit







Before Photo of Home Before Bay Window

Bay Window CAD Detail
Before Bay Window Installation
Bay Window Framing



Final Bay Window Photo

After Bay Window Installation- Final Photo
Home was Originally Built using Square Nails- Found while removing the Existing Siding for Bay Window Installation
Interior View of Prefinished Oak Flooring 









Installing R13 Fiberglass Batt Insulation


Scotty, Scotts Contracting- Testing the Bay Window Floor for Strength
Final Photo- Another Job Well Done, On-Time, and On Budget
Bay Window Oak Flooring Photo

Build Photo




9.01.2011

Custom Bay Window-Energy Star



Custom Bay Window Designed, Built, and Installed by Scotts Contracting




Rough Framing Build Photo



Custom Bay Window Installation Photo




Interior View of Custom Bay Window Flooring- Pre-finished Oak Flooring



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