Checklist for Energy Conservation and Building Envelope Performance

dot Air Infiltration
- Weatherstrip doors
- Weatherstrip windows
dot Plug holes and air leaks by caulking at air barriers:
- Cracks - baseboards - plumbing
- electrical outlets - vapour barrier at ceiling
dot Insulation
- Ceiling
- Walls
- Basement floor
- Around water pipes on outside
- Dew point analysis and condensation
dot Windows
- Casement
- Double glazing thermal seal
- Broken or cracked
- Solar aspect
- Tinted
- Passive solar
- Draperies and shutters
- Location of heaters
dot Heat exchanger
dot Exhaust fans to exterior
dot Maintenance
dot Life cycle costing review
dot Roofing leaks (deterioration)
- Flashing leaks
- Mechanical equipment roof penetrations
- Electrical roof penetrations
- Access hatches
- Roof drain location
dot Heating system
- Gas
- Oil
- Electric
- Active solar
- Burner condition
- Outside air mixture
- Air circulation
- Heat pump
- Fireplace
- chimney
- stove
- Outside air
- Heating capacity
- Damper
- Flue
- Glass doors and screen
dot Vestibule
dot Air circulating fan
dot Wiring
dot Exposure to winds
dot Appliances
dot Other

If you would like Mr. Levinson to phone you to discuss your architectural requirements, please e-mail us at benlevinson@telus.net

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