Modern Issaquah Neighborhood, WA
CVH Retrofit
Washington
Project Type Residential | Single Family > 3000 sf
Year Completed 2010
Project Size 2908 sq ft
SIPS Used 6" Walls
Sustainable Features The innovative use of Premier Insul-Lam panels achieved unprecedented energy savings at a far lower net cost than other means. Resulted in reduced heatig/cooking energy use by over 83.5%.
Environmental Certifications Energy Star Certified
Awards 2010 BEA Renovations
Architect Zero-Energy Plans LLC
Contractor Clifton View Homes
Project Overview
Clifton View Homes (CVH) Renovation
Why SIPS: CVH was the only company invited to participate in the design and construction of this project due to their extensive experience in energy efficiency and SIPs construction.
Certifications:
- Five -Star rating in the SICBA Built Green Program
- Gold Level HAHB Energy Value Housing Award for 2010
Other
- HERS Rating 74
- Premier Insul-Lam panels were used for air-sealing, and insulation on exterior walls.
- CVH replaced some walls entirely with SIPS.
- Upgraded to low-e vinyl windows.
- Replaced furnace with ductless mini-split heat pumps
- Air-sealed the floor and ceiling.
- Added new raised heel trusses to allow a fully insulated ceiling structure all the way to the outside edge of the wall plates
- Added over 600 SF of conditioned living area
- Reduced energy use by 83.5%.
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