Homes by Jim Ingledue Construction, Inc. is proud to announce its commitment to building new homes that save money, have higher air quality, and reduce dependence on natural resources. Now, as an ENERGY STAR builder, the company is working harder than ever to pass those values on to new homebuyers.
If Americans continue to focus on doing the right thing, ENERGY STAR homes will become standard in the next decade, said Ken Wilson, president of Homes by Jim Ingledue Construction. With Homes by Jim Ingledue Construction, that standard starts now.
To earn prestigious ENERGY STAR qualification, a new home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC). ENERGY STAR homes must go through a rigorous third party inspection process, which includes review of plans, framing inspection, insulation inspection, and even a special blower test to check air tightness of the home. These inspections are in addition to and much more rigorous than standard building inspections.
An ENERGY STAR home has advanced air sealing, tight ducts, advanced windows, extra efficient HVAC equipment, efficient insulation installation, and a complete air barrier. All these aspects are field verified by third party agencies.