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Performance Inspection
The Home Performance Inspection is designed to provide you with
the latest technology in residential diagnostics to help you properly
insulate your home, alleviate ice dams and address home comfort issues.
The Home Performance Inspection takes the guess work out of determining
the cause of problems around your home. Avoid the expense of 'trial
and error' problem solving and invest in an inspection that uses
sophisticated technologies and experienced building analysts to find
the best solutions for your home. Call Paul at 612-860-0705
to schedule your inspection today.
For a cost of $600, your Home Performance Inspection technician
performs a thorough inspection resulting in a full color report documenting
existing conditions and making detailed recommendations
for insulation
and
ventilation solutions. The Home Performance
Inspection includes:
Inspection of existing wall and attic insulation
Your technician will conduct a visual inspection of your exterior
walls and attic to determine if they are adequately insulated.
Blower door test and Infrared scan
A blower door test will be used to measure your home's air leakage.
When necessary, an infrared camera will be used to find those leaks.
These tools can pinpoint the areas where warm air is escaping to
the attic and other heat loss issues.
Safety test on water heater and heating system
Your exhaust appliances will be tested for carbon monoxide and to
make sure they are not back-drafting hazardous products into your
home.
After the visit, the technician will produce a detailed, custom,
full color report outlining an insulation design and other recommended
improvements for your home. This report can be shown to bidding contractors
to describe the work that should be done at your home, including
details of specific corrections that are recommended.
Recommended contractors
CEE will provide you with a short list of contractors whose practices
are familiar to us and who follow guidelines set by us to ensure
healthy, efficient homes.
Post-installation inspection on completed work
For an additional $150 fee, your technician can return to your home
following construction to ensure that work was done according to
CEE's recommendations. The insulation work on your home will be inspected
using a blower door test assisted by the use of an infrared camera.
If work is not done as prescribed, your CEE technician will provide
feedback to your contractor to correct any problems.
Low interest financing
The Center for Energy and Environment has several loan programs
available to help participants finance their improvements.
Contact Paul Morin at
(612) 860-0705 for more information.
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