EarthCraft House
Builders have been hearing a great deal about “green building” lately. The EarthCraft House program has been recognized by the National Association of Home Builders for 2008 and 2009 as the leading green building program in the nation. The EarthCraft House program was specifically developed for the climate of the southeastern United States.
The EarthCraft House program is a voluntary building program designed to help builders build better houses. The EarthCraft House program focuses on applying the principles of building science, primarily the integrity of the building envelope and understanding the principals of water movement applicable to home construction.
EarthCraft Houses must be certified as meeting the EarthCraft House criteria. This is verified by an EarthCraft Technical Advisor. At Energy RaterCorp, our Home Energy Raters are also EarthCraft Technical Advisors.
So, what does an EarthCraft Technical Advisor do for you?
- Provides third party verification to ensure that your house meets the EarthCraft House standard.
- A design review of your site plan and house plans to assure that they will meet the EarthCraft House standard.
- A source of technical advice for the builder and subcontractors to assure all work is performed to the EarthCraft standard.
- Programmed inspections to assure that construction is being performed to the EarthCraft standard.
- Performance testing to assure that the house will perform to the EarthCraft standard.
EarthCraft House Advantages
The EarthCraft House is built using environmentally safe materials. The EarthCraft House is built with a plan to reduce construction waste. The EarthCraft House is designed to provide maximum comfort while minimizing energy consumption. The EarthCraft House is designed to improve the indoor air quality. The EarthCraft House is designed to reduce water consumption. The EarthCraft House is designed for you!
For more information about building an EarthCraft House, please call Energy RaterCorp and ask to speak with an EarthCraft Technical Advisor.
Energy costs are on the rise. You can see it everywhere, from heating and cooling your home to just simply putting gas in your car. But what can you do to get some relief from these high energy costs?
• Courteous, prompt service
• Inspection of home, inside and out
• Use of specialized, scientific equipment such as Blower-Door Unit, Duct-Blaster Unit, Thermal Imagery, etc. Our certified raters have been specially trained in using ALL of these tools to give you the best service.
• Review of findings and a detailed report of how to save money every month!
• RESULTS
