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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.

House, showing points of potential air leakage

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 a house showing heat loss

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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