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Behind the Walls is What Really Counts
All new homes look great from the outside. But to make sure that
your next new home is truly energy efficient, it's important to look
"behind the walls."
Homes that earn the ENERGY STAR include four "must
have" features behind the walls that will make you more
comfortable, reduce utility bills, and help protect the environment.
Air Sealing and Insulation That Works
Don't pay to heat and cool the outdoors! Air leakage and
improperly installed insulation can waste 20 percent or more of the
energy you pay to heat and cool your home. Typical homes have so
many leaks, it's like having a window open all the time, winter and
summer.

Diagram of Leaky Home: In typical homes, air
leaks are often found at holes and penetrations for plumbing,
wiring, lighting, and ductwork.

Infrared Image of House Exterior: In this
infrared photo of a typical house, the yellow shows excessive heat
loss in winter because the house was not built with the
comprehensive air barriers and proper insulation details found in
ENERGY STAR homes.
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