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

Energy Star Window Installation

Shady Jacks Energy Star 4 Window Installation Photos, Build Notes, Presentation

Installing Energy Star Replacement Windows at Shady Jacks Saloon Downtown StLouis MO

• Scotts Contracting - Removing Old Single Pane Sash Windows and Replacing with Energy Strar Dual Pane windows from Wilke.  Transit windows on order for opening on top

• • • Energy Star Dual Pane Transit Windows ordered and will be installed in a future project! 
• Build Diagram for Energy Star Window Installation, CAD by Scotts Contracting

In between the raindrops last week we took a little time away from the Stage2 on the Benton Project and installed these energy star windows by Wilke at the Saloon.Scotty

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Build Notes and Material Suppliers

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

Bay Window Photos Click Here

• 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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Final Bay Window Build Pictures

Energy Star Bay Window Build Photos by Scotts Contracting

Click Here if you live in the St Louis Area and would like to add a Energy Star Bay Window to your Home

Click here to See the Material Suppliers for the Custom Energy Star Bay Window

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

Custom Bay Window-Energy Star

• Design-Build-Installation by Scotty, Scotts Contracting
• Click Here: If you are interested in Scotty designing and building a Bay Window for your Home 

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

• Click Here to See Final Custom Bay Windows Photos.  
• Click Here: If you are interested in Scotty designing and building a Bay Window for your Home