ComfortBuilt™ Home Performance Specifications

ComfortBuilt™ Home
Performance Specifications
CLIMATE ZONE 1
Home Energy Rating (max.)
Today’s homebuyers expect more. They want to build their home
the smartest way possible to achieve comfort and durability, energy
efficiency and affordability. We created ComfortBuilt™ Homes
to assist you in building energy-efficient homes that boast both
comfort and enduing value. Based in proven building science
and scalable building techniques, they’re unlike any other in
the marketplace.
When you collaborate with Owens Corning to design and build a
ComfortBuilt™ Home, we’ll help you optimize costs based on HERS
scores in your area. Through our partnership, we’ll help you identify
the best return on your investment. Exceeding today’s building
standards through maximized performance, ComfortBuilt™
delivers on a promise that buyers will ask for by name, and
want to call home for years to come.
ComfortBuilt™ - Homes that we can all be comfortable with.
Marine
(C)
Dry
(B)
Moist
(A)
Component
Wall Insulation Option 1:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
Wall Insulation Option 2:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
50
Climate Zone
1A
19
0
13
5
Ceiling insulation R-value:
Conditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under slab insulation
30
None
None
None
Unconditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
13
None
None
Slab:
•Under slab insulation
•Slab edge - R-value
- depth (ft)
None
None
-
Window:
•U-factor0.30
•SHGC0.25
House tightness - ACH50(1)5
Ventilation:
•TypeFan
•Efficency
(SRE) 1
Zone 1 includes
Hawaii, Guam,
Puerto Rico, and
the Virgin Islands
Final specifications may vary depending on
house size, orientation and / or glass area.
Ductwork:
•Location
•Insulation R-value
•Leakage to outside
•Total
duct leakage
Cond. Space
4
3%(3)
4%(4)
Heating:
•Type
•Efficiency
(AFUE)
Gas Furnace
Min. allowed
A/C
efficiency (SEER)
Appliances
Energy Star
Water Fixtures
Internal Water Management:
•Low flow shower heads, faucets and toilets
•Clothes washers
and dish washers
Lighting
Water Heating - heat pump (EF)
19
Low Flow
Energy Star
≥80% Estar
2.0
(1) OC specs include compliance with inspection checklist
(2) Heat Recovery Ventilator (climate zones 4 - 8)
(3) 3% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 50 pascals
(4) 4% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 25 pascals
Pub. No. 10019442 ComfortBuilt™ Performance Specifications Zone 1. THE PINK PANTHER™ & © 1964–2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. The
color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.© 2014 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Map source: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/fig2.html
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMFORTBUILT™ HOME (CBH) PROGRAM
•All thermal & acoustic insulation and air sealing materials shall be Owens Corning products where available.
•Comply with all climate zone specific performance specifications.
•Comply with specific requirements listed below.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Framing:
•Continuous air barrier enclosing conditioned space.
•All ext. sheathing must be rigid material capable of stopping air flow.
•Maintain capillary break between foundations & masonry to wood transitions.
•Use OVE techniques whenever possible.
Air Tightness:
•Continuous air barrier.
•All homes measured via whole-house pressurization (“blower door”) test, following approved protocol.
•Pre Drywall:
- Holes sealed with material capable of stopping air flow.
- All penetrations in the top and bottom plates sealed.
- All soffits, chases, drop ceilings, stairways on ext. walls, fireplaces, double walls and tub & shower surrounds capped
with rigid material capable of stopping air flow and air sealed.
- All vertical walls shall be a six-sided assembly.
- Insulation in knee walls shall be installed to maintain physical contact with the drywall / air barrier.
•Post Drywall
- Penetrations (including recessed lighting) through drywall shall be sealed with a material capable of stopping airflow.
Thermal Envelope:
•Insulation installed to RESNET Grade I quality.
•Insulation and air barrier installed in physical contact (alignment) with each other.
•When state and local code allows, crawl spaces shall be constructed as a tempered space.
•Separate from the outside and sub-soil atmospheres.
•Where vented crawls are required, the thermal, air and vapor control shall be in the floor between the crawl and conditioned area.
MECHANICALS
Heating & Cooling System Design & Performance:
•Mechanical systems sized according to ACCA Manual J.
•Furnaces, water heaters and boilers within the conditioned spaces shall be sealed combustion or power vented units.
All other combustion appliances shall be vented to the outside. Ventless fireplaces or space heaters are not allowed.
•Airflow to each room shall match designed airflow calculations from the ACCA Manual J to within 10% of either: (1) the average req’s.
for that room based on the avg. of four orientations of that specific home / floor plan, or (2) the req’s. for that specific home and orientation.
•Airflow across coil per mfgr’s. specs.
•Refrigerant charge per mfgr’s. specs.
•Indoor & outdoor HVAC system components shall be matched per the ARI Directory.
Ducts:
•All duct connections sealed with a UL-181 approved closure system (tape, mastic or other product).
•All supply and return boot-to-house connections sealed with EnergyComplete or a UL-listed, Class 1 pliable sealant such as mastic or caulk.
•Leakage to outside and total leakage [see values on “Basic Specs.” tab]
Ventilation:
•Outside air at min. 5.0 cfm per person plus 0.01 cfm per sqr. foot of conditioned floor area.
•Outside air provided via exhaust, supply-only or balanced ventilation systems.
•All kitchens have spot vent capable of 100 cfm to the outside.
•All bathrooms have vent system capable of 20 cfm continuous or 50 cfm intermittent to the outside.
•All filters have MERV of 8 or greater, or approved electronic air cleaner.
Pressure Balancing:
•All rooms within the cond. space, except baths and laundry, not to exceed +/- 3 Pa pressure difference w/respect to outside when interior doors are closed and the air handler is operating.
•Use additional returns, transfer grilles or jump ducts to balance each room.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
•Hardwired and/or removable carbon monoxide (CO) detectors required in all houses having attached garages, fireplaces,
wood stoves and combustion appliances.
•Must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
•A minimum of one detector per house level or story is required.
•Alarms shall be placed near or outside each sleeping area (one alarm can serve the typical three bedrooms at the end of a hall.
•Homes with two or more sleeping areas require one alarm for each area.
•Any bedroom having a fireplace shall have one alarm in the room in addition to the alarm outside that room.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
•Follow the water and vapor control principles in the OC Builder’s Guide.
•Moisture in bldg. assemblies allowed to dry either to the interior, exterior or both.
ComfortBuilt™ Home
Performance Specifications
CLIMATE ZONE 2
Home Energy Rating (max.)
Today’s homebuyers expect more. They want to build their home
the smartest way possible to achieve comfort and durability, energy
efficiency and affordability. We created ComfortBuilt™ Homes
to assist you in building energy-efficient homes that boast both
comfort and enduing value. Based in proven building science
and scalable building techniques, they’re unlike any other in
the marketplace.
When you collaborate with Owens Corning to design and build a
ComfortBuilt™ Home, we’ll help you optimize costs based on HERS
scores in your area. Through our partnership, we’ll help you identify
the best return on your investment. Exceeding today’s building
standards through maximized performance, ComfortBuilt™
delivers on a promise that buyers will ask for by name, and
want to call home for years to come.
ComfortBuilt™ - Homes that we can all be comfortable with.
Marine
(C)
Dry
(B)
Moist
(A)
Component
Wall Insulation Option 1:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
Wall Insulation Option 2:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
50
Climate Zones
2A & 2B
19
0
13
5
Ceiling insulation R-value:
Conditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under slab insulation
38
None
None
None
Unconditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
13
None
None
Slab:
•Under slab insulation
•Slab edge - R-value
- depth (ft)
None
None
-
Window:
•U-factor0.30
•SHGC0.25
House tightness - ACH50(1)5
Ventilation:
•Type
Continuous Fan
•Efficency
(SRE)
2
Final specifications may vary depending on
house size, orientation and / or glass area.
Ductwork:
•Location
•Insulation R-value
•Leakage to outside
•Total
duct leakage
Cond. Space
4
3%(3)
4%(4)
Heating:
•Type
•Efficiency
(AFUE)
Gas Furnace
Min. allowed
A/C
efficiency (SEER)
Appliances
Energy Star
Water Fixtures
Internal Water Management:
•Low flow shower heads, faucets and toilets
•Clothes washers
and dish washers
Lighting
Water Heating - heat pump (EF)
19
Low Flow
Energy Star
≥80% Estar
2.0
(1) OC specs include compliance with inspection checklist
(2) Heat Recovery Ventilator (climate zones 4 - 8)
(3) 3% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 50 pascals
(4) 4% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 25 pascals
Pub. No. 10019443 ComfortBuilt™ Performance Specifications Zone 2. THE PINK PANTHER™ & © 1964–2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. The
color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.© 2014 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Map source: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/fig2.html
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMFORTBUILT™ HOME (CBH) PROGRAM
•All thermal & acoustic insulation and air sealing materials shall be Owens Corning products where available.
•Comply with all climate zone specific performance specifications.
•Comply with specific requirements listed below.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Framing:
•Continuous air barrier enclosing conditioned space.
•All ext. sheathing must be rigid material capable of stopping air flow.
•Maintain capillary break between foundations & masonry to wood transitions.
•Use OVE techniques whenever possible.
Air Tightness:
•Continuous air barrier.
•All homes measured via whole-house pressurization (“blower door”) test, following approved protocol.
•Pre Drywall:
- Holes sealed with material capable of stopping air flow.
- All penetrations in the top and bottom plates sealed.
- All soffits, chases, drop ceilings, stairways on ext. walls, fireplaces, double walls and tub & shower surrounds capped
with rigid material capable of stopping air flow and air sealed.
- All vertical walls shall be a six-sided assembly.
- Insulation in knee walls shall be installed to maintain physical contact with the drywall / air barrier.
•Post Drywall
- Penetrations (including recessed lighting) through drywall shall be sealed with a material capable of stopping airflow.
Thermal Envelope:
•Insulation installed to RESNET Grade I quality.
•Insulation and air barrier installed in physical contact (alignment) with each other.
•When state and local code allows, crawl spaces shall be constructed as a tempered space.
•Separate from the outside and sub-soil atmospheres.
•Where vented crawls are required, the thermal, air and vapor control shall be in the floor between the crawl and conditioned area.
MECHANICALS
Heating & Cooling System Design & Performance:
•Mechanical systems sized according to ACCA Manual J.
•Furnaces, water heaters and boilers within the conditioned spaces shall be sealed combustion or power vented units.
All other combustion appliances shall be vented to the outside. Ventless fireplaces or space heaters are not allowed.
•Airflow to each room shall match designed airflow calculations from the ACCA Manual J to within 10% of either: (1) the average req’s.
for that room based on the avg. of four orientations of that specific home / floor plan, or (2) the req’s. for that specific home and orientation.
•Airflow across coil per mfgr’s. specs.
•Refrigerant charge per mfgr’s. specs.
•Indoor & outdoor HVAC system components shall be matched per the ARI Directory.
Ducts:
•All duct connections sealed with a UL-181 approved closure system (tape, mastic or other product).
•All supply and return boot-to-house connections sealed with EnergyComplete or a UL-listed, Class 1 pliable sealant such as mastic or caulk.
•Leakage to outside and total leakage [see values on “Basic Specs.” tab]
Ventilation:
•Outside air at min. 5.0 cfm per person plus 0.01 cfm per sqr. foot of conditioned floor area.
•Outside air provided via exhaust, supply-only or balanced ventilation systems.
•All kitchens have spot vent capable of 100 cfm to the outside.
•All bathrooms have vent system capable of 20 cfm continuous or 50 cfm intermittent to the outside.
•All filters have MERV of 8 or greater, or approved electronic air cleaner.
Pressure Balancing:
•All rooms within the cond. space, except baths and laundry, not to exceed +/- 3 Pa pressure difference w/respect to outside when interior doors are closed and the air handler is operating.
•Use additional returns, transfer grilles or jump ducts to balance each room.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
•Hardwired and/or removable carbon monoxide (CO) detectors required in all houses having attached garages, fireplaces,
wood stoves and combustion appliances.
•Must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
•A minimum of one detector per house level or story is required.
•Alarms shall be placed near or outside each sleeping area (one alarm can serve the typical three bedrooms at the end of a hall.
•Homes with two or more sleeping areas require one alarm for each area.
•Any bedroom having a fireplace shall have one alarm in the room in addition to the alarm outside that room.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
•Follow the water and vapor control principles in the OC Builder’s Guide.
•Moisture in bldg. assemblies allowed to dry either to the interior, exterior or both.
ComfortBuilt™ Home
Performance Specifications
CLIMATE ZONE 3
Home Energy Rating (max.)
Today’s homebuyers expect more. They want to build their home
the smartest way possible to achieve comfort and durability, energy
efficiency and affordability. We created ComfortBuilt™ Homes
to assist you in building energy-efficient homes that boast both
comfort and enduing value. Based in proven building science
and scalable building techniques, they’re unlike any other in
the marketplace.
When you collaborate with Owens Corning to design and build a
ComfortBuilt™ Home, we’ll help you optimize costs based on HERS
scores in your area. Through our partnership, we’ll help you identify
the best return on your investment. Exceeding today’s building
standards through maximized performance, ComfortBuilt™
delivers on a promise that buyers will ask for by name, and
want to call home for years to come.
ComfortBuilt™ - Homes that we can all be comfortable with.
Marine
(C)
Dry
(B)
Moist
(A)
Component
Wall Insulation Option 1:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
Wall Insulation Option 2:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
50
Climate Zones
3A, 3B & 3C
20
0
13
5
Ceiling insulation R-value:
Conditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
38
None
13 int.
None
Unconditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
19
None
None
Slab:
•Under slab insulation
•Slab edge - R-value
- depth (ft)
None
None
-
Window:
•U-factor0.30
•SHGC0.25
3
Final specifications may vary depending on
house size, orientation and / or glass area.
(1)
House
tightness - ACH50 2
Ventilation:
•Type
Continuous Fan
•Efficency
(SRE)
Ductwork:
•Location
•Insulation R-value
•Leakage to outside
•Total
duct leakage
Cond. Space
4
3%(3)
4%(4)
Heating:
•Type
•Efficiency
(AFUE)
Gas Furnace
90
A/C
efficiency (SEER)
Appliances
Energy Star
Water Fixtures
Internal Water Management:
•Low flow shower heads, faucets and toilets
•Clothes washers
and dish washers
Lighting
Water Heating - heat pump (EF)
18
Low Flow
Energy Star
≥80% Estar
2.0
(1) OC specs include compliance with inspection checklist
(2) Heat Recovery Ventilator (climate zones 4 - 8)
(3) 3% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 50 pascals
(4) 4% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 25 pascals
Pub. No. 10019444 ComfortBuilt™ Performance Specifications Zone 3. THE PINK PANTHER™ & © 1964–2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. The
color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.© 2014 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Map source: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/fig2.html
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMFORTBUILT™ HOME (CBH) PROGRAM
•All thermal & acoustic insulation and air sealing materials shall be Owens Corning products where available.
•Comply with all climate zone specific performance specifications.
•Comply with specific requirements listed below.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Framing:
•Continuous air barrier enclosing conditioned space.
•All ext. sheathing must be rigid material capable of stopping air flow.
•Maintain capillary break between foundations & masonry to wood transitions.
•Use OVE techniques whenever possible.
Air Tightness:
•Continuous air barrier.
•All homes measured via whole-house pressurization (“blower door”) test, following approved protocol.
•Pre Drywall:
- Holes sealed with material capable of stopping air flow.
- All penetrations in the top and bottom plates sealed.
- All soffits, chases, drop ceilings, stairways on ext. walls, fireplaces, double walls and tub & shower surrounds capped
with rigid material capable of stopping air flow and air sealed.
- All vertical walls shall be a six-sided assembly.
- Insulation in knee walls shall be installed to maintain physical contact with the drywall / air barrier.
•Post Drywall
- Penetrations (including recessed lighting) through drywall shall be sealed with a material capable of stopping airflow.
Thermal Envelope:
•Insulation installed to RESNET Grade I quality.
•Insulation and air barrier installed in physical contact (alignment) with each other.
•When state and local code allows, crawl spaces shall be constructed as a tempered space.
•Separate from the outside and sub-soil atmospheres.
•Where vented crawls are required, the thermal, air and vapor control shall be in the floor between the crawl and conditioned area.
MECHANICALS
Heating & Cooling System Design & Performance:
•Mechanical systems sized according to ACCA Manual J.
•Furnaces, water heaters and boilers within the conditioned spaces shall be sealed combustion or power vented units.
All other combustion appliances shall be vented to the outside. Ventless fireplaces or space heaters are not allowed.
•Airflow to each room shall match designed airflow calculations from the ACCA Manual J to within 10% of either: (1) the average req’s.
for that room based on the avg. of four orientations of that specific home / floor plan, or (2) the req’s. for that specific home and orientation.
•Airflow across coil per mfgr’s. specs.
•Refrigerant charge per mfgr’s. specs.
•Indoor & outdoor HVAC system components shall be matched per the ARI Directory.
Ducts:
•All duct connections sealed with a UL-181 approved closure system (tape, mastic or other product).
•All supply and return boot-to-house connections sealed with EnergyComplete or a UL-listed, Class 1 pliable sealant such as mastic or caulk.
•Leakage to outside and total leakage [see values on “Basic Specs.” tab]
Ventilation:
•Outside air at min. 5.0 cfm per person plus 0.01 cfm per sqr. foot of conditioned floor area.
•Outside air provided via exhaust, supply-only or balanced ventilation systems.
•All kitchens have spot vent capable of 100 cfm to the outside.
•All bathrooms have vent system capable of 20 cfm continuous or 50 cfm intermittent to the outside.
•All filters have MERV of 8 or greater, or approved electronic air cleaner.
Pressure Balancing:
•All rooms within the cond. space, except baths and laundry, not to exceed +/- 3 Pa pressure difference w/respect to outside when interior doors are closed and the air handler is operating.
•Use additional returns, transfer grilles or jump ducts to balance each room.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
•Hardwired and/or removable carbon monoxide (CO) detectors required in all houses having attached garages, fireplaces,
wood stoves and combustion appliances.
•Must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
•A minimum of one detector per house level or story is required.
•Alarms shall be placed near or outside each sleeping area (one alarm can serve the typical three bedrooms at the end of a hall.
•Homes with two or more sleeping areas require one alarm for each area.
•Any bedroom having a fireplace shall have one alarm in the room in addition to the alarm outside that room.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
•Follow the water and vapor control principles in the OC Builder’s Guide.
•Moisture in bldg. assemblies allowed to dry either to the interior, exterior or both.
ComfortBuilt™ Home
Performance Specifications
CLIMATE ZONES 4A & 4B
Home Energy Rating (max.)
Today’s homebuyers expect more. They want to build their home
the smartest way possible to achieve comfort and durability, energy
efficiency and affordability. We created ComfortBuilt™ Homes
to assist you in building energy-efficient homes that boast both
comfort and enduing value. Based in proven building science
and scalable building techniques, they’re unlike any other in
the marketplace.
When you collaborate with Owens Corning to design and build a
ComfortBuilt™ Home, we’ll help you optimize costs based on HERS
scores in your area. Through our partnership, we’ll help you identify
the best return on your investment. Exceeding today’s building
standards through maximized performance, ComfortBuilt™
delivers on a promise that buyers will ask for by name, and
want to call home for years to come.
ComfortBuilt™ - Homes that we can all be comfortable with.
Marine
(C)
Dry
(B)
Moist
(A)
Component
Wall Insulation Option 1:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
Wall Insulation Option 2:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous
R-value
50
Climate Zones
4A & 4B
21
0
13
7.5
Ceiling insulation R-value:
Conditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under slab insulation
49
None
13 int.
None
Unconditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
19
None
None
Slab:
•Under slab insulation
•Slab edge - R-value
- depth (ft)
None
10
2
Window:
•U-factor0.30
•SHGC0.40
4
Final specifications may vary depending on
house size, orientation and / or glass area.
(1)
House
tightness - ACH50 2
Ventilation:
•TypeHRV(2)
•Efficency
(SRE) >60%
Ductwork:
•Location
•Insulation R-value
•Leakage to outside
•Total
duct leakage
Cond. Space
4
3%(3)
4%(4)
Heating:
•Type
•Efficiency
(AFUE)
Gas Furnace
90
A/C
efficiency (SEER)
Appliances
No standard
Water Fixtures
Internal Water Management:
•Low flow shower heads, faucets and toilets
•Clothes washers
and dish washers
Lighting
Water Heating - heat pump (EF)
15
No standard
Energy Star
≥80% Estar
2.0
(1) OC specs include compliance with inspection checklist
(2) Heat Recovery Ventilator (climate zones 4 - 8)
(3) 3% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 50 pascals
(4) 4% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 25 pascals
Pub. No. 10019445 ComfortBuilt™ Performance Specifications Zone 4A & 4B. THE PINK PANTHER™ & © 1964–2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. The
color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.© 2014 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Map source: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/fig2.html
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMFORTBUILT™ HOME (CBH) PROGRAM
•All thermal & acoustic insulation and air sealing materials shall be Owens Corning products where available.
•Comply with all climate zone specific performance specifications.
•Comply with specific requirements listed below.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Framing:
•Continuous air barrier enclosing conditioned space.
•All ext. sheathing must be rigid material capable of stopping air flow.
•Maintain capillary break between foundations & masonry to wood transitions.
•Use OVE techniques whenever possible.
Air Tightness:
•Continuous air barrier.
•All homes measured via whole-house pressurization (“blower door”) test, following approved protocol.
•Pre Drywall:
- Holes sealed with material capable of stopping air flow.
- All penetrations in the top and bottom plates sealed.
- All soffits, chases, drop ceilings, stairways on ext. walls, fireplaces, double walls and tub & shower surrounds capped
with rigid material capable of stopping air flow and air sealed.
- All vertical walls shall be a six-sided assembly.
- Insulation in knee walls shall be installed to maintain physical contact with the drywall / air barrier.
•Post Drywall
- Penetrations (including recessed lighting) through drywall shall be sealed with a material capable of stopping airflow.
Thermal Envelope:
•Insulation installed to RESNET Grade I quality.
•Insulation and air barrier installed in physical contact (alignment) with each other.
•When state and local code allows, crawl spaces shall be constructed as a tempered space.
•Separate from the outside and sub-soil atmospheres.
•Where vented crawls are required, the thermal, air and vapor control shall be in the floor between the crawl and conditioned area.
MECHANICALS
Heating & Cooling System Design & Performance:
•Mechanical systems sized according to ACCA Manual J.
•Furnaces, water heaters and boilers within the conditioned spaces shall be sealed combustion or power vented units.
All other combustion appliances shall be vented to the outside. Ventless fireplaces or space heaters are not allowed.
•Airflow to each room shall match designed airflow calculations from the ACCA Manual J to within 10% of either: (1) the average req’s.
for that room based on the avg. of four orientations of that specific home / floor plan, or (2) the req’s. for that specific home and orientation.
•Airflow across coil per mfgr’s. specs.
•Refrigerant charge per mfgr’s. specs.
•Indoor & outdoor HVAC system components shall be matched per the ARI Directory.
Ducts:
•All duct connections sealed with a UL-181 approved closure system (tape, mastic or other product).
•All supply and return boot-to-house connections sealed with EnergyComplete or a UL-listed, Class 1 pliable sealant such as mastic or caulk.
•Leakage to outside and total leakage [see values on “Basic Specs.” tab]
Ventilation:
•Outside air at min. 5.0 cfm per person plus 0.01 cfm per sqr. foot of conditioned floor area.
•Outside air provided via exhaust, supply-only or balanced ventilation systems.
•All kitchens have spot vent capable of 100 cfm to the outside.
•All bathrooms have vent system capable of 20 cfm continuous or 50 cfm intermittent to the outside.
•All filters have MERV of 8 or greater, or approved electronic air cleaner.
Pressure Balancing:
•All rooms within the cond. space, except baths and laundry, not to exceed +/- 3 Pa pressure difference w/respect to outside when interior doors are closed and the air handler is operating.
•Use additional returns, transfer grilles or jump ducts to balance each room.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
•Hardwired and/or removable carbon monoxide (CO) detectors required in all houses having attached garages, fireplaces,
wood stoves and combustion appliances.
•Must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
•A minimum of one detector per house level or story is required.
•Alarms shall be placed near or outside each sleeping area (one alarm can serve the typical three bedrooms at the end of a hall.
•Homes with two or more sleeping areas require one alarm for each area.
•Any bedroom having a fireplace shall have one alarm in the room in addition to the alarm outside that room.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
•Follow the water and vapor control principles in the OC Builder’s Guide.
•Moisture in bldg. assemblies allowed to dry either to the interior, exterior or both.
ComfortBuilt™ Home
Performance Specifications
CLIMATE ZONES 4C & 5
Home Energy Rating (max.)
Today’s homebuyers expect more. They want to build their home
the smartest way possible to achieve comfort and durability, energy
efficiency and affordability. We created ComfortBuilt™ Homes
to assist you in building energy-efficient homes that boast both
comfort and enduing value. Based in proven building science
and scalable building techniques, they’re unlike any other in
the marketplace.
When you collaborate with Owens Corning to design and build a
ComfortBuilt™ Home, we’ll help you optimize costs based on HERS
scores in your area. Through our partnership, we’ll help you identify
the best return on your investment. Exceeding today’s building
standards through maximized performance, ComfortBuilt™
delivers on a promise that buyers will ask for by name, and
want to call home for years to come.
ComfortBuilt™ - Homes that we can all be comfortable with.
Marine
(C)
Dry
(B)
Moist
(A)
4
5
Component
Wall Insulation Option 1:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
Wall Insulation Option 2:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous
R-value
50
Climate Zones
4C, 5A & 5B
21
0
13
7.5
Ceiling insulation R-value:
Conditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
49
None
19
None
Unconditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
30
None
None
Slab:
•Under slab insulation
•Slab edge - R-value
- depth (ft)
None
10
2
Window:
•U-factor0.32
•SHGCNA
House tightness - ACH50(1)1
Ventilation:
•TypeHRV(2)
•Efficency
(SRE)
>60%
Final specifications may vary depending on
house size, orientation and / or glass area.
Ductwork:
•Location
•Insulation R-value
•Leakage to outside
•Total
duct leakage
Cond. Space
4
3%(3)
4%(4)
Heating:
•Type
•Efficiency
(AFUE)
Gas Furnace
90
A/C
efficiency (SEER)
Appliances
Min. allowed
Water Fixtures
Internal Water Management:
•Low flow shower heads, faucets and toilets
•Clothes washers
and dish washers
Lighting
No standard
Water Heating - heat pump (EF)
Min. allowed
No standard
Energy Star
≥80% Estar
(1) OC specs include compliance with inspection checklist
(2) Heat Recovery Ventilator (climate zones 4 - 8)
(3) 3% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 50 pascals
(4) 4% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 25 pascals
Pub. No. 10019446 ComfortBuilt™ Performance Specifications Zone 4C & 5. THE PINK PANTHER™ & © 1964–2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. The
color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.© 2014 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Map source: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/fig2.html
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMFORTBUILT™ HOME (CBH) PROGRAM
•All thermal & acoustic insulation and air sealing materials shall be Owens Corning products where available.
•Comply with all climate zone specific performance specifications.
•Comply with specific requirements listed below.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Framing:
•Continuous air barrier enclosing conditioned space.
•All ext. sheathing must be rigid material capable of stopping air flow.
•Maintain capillary break between foundations & masonry to wood transitions.
•Use OVE techniques whenever possible.
Air Tightness:
•Continuous air barrier.
•All homes measured via whole-house pressurization (“blower door”) test, following approved protocol.
•Pre Drywall:
- Holes sealed with material capable of stopping air flow.
- All penetrations in the top and bottom plates sealed.
- All soffits, chases, drop ceilings, stairways on ext. walls, fireplaces, double walls and tub & shower surrounds capped
with rigid material capable of stopping air flow and air sealed.
- All vertical walls shall be a six-sided assembly.
- Insulation in knee walls shall be installed to maintain physical contact with the drywall / air barrier.
•Post Drywall
- Penetrations (including recessed lighting) through drywall shall be sealed with a material capable of stopping airflow.
Thermal Envelope:
•Insulation installed to RESNET Grade I quality.
•Insulation and air barrier installed in physical contact (alignment) with each other.
•When state and local code allows, crawl spaces shall be constructed as a tempered space.
•Separate from the outside and sub-soil atmospheres.
•Where vented crawls are required, the thermal, air and vapor control shall be in the floor between the crawl and conditioned area.
MECHANICALS
Heating & Cooling System Design & Performance:
•Mechanical systems sized according to ACCA Manual J.
•Furnaces, water heaters and boilers within the conditioned spaces shall be sealed combustion or power vented units.
All other combustion appliances shall be vented to the outside. Ventless fireplaces or space heaters are not allowed.
•Airflow to each room shall match designed airflow calculations from the ACCA Manual J to within 10% of either: (1) the average req’s.
for that room based on the avg. of four orientations of that specific home / floor plan, or (2) the req’s. for that specific home and orientation.
•Airflow across coil per mfgr’s. specs.
•Refrigerant charge per mfgr’s. specs.
•Indoor & outdoor HVAC system components shall be matched per the ARI Directory.
Ducts:
•All duct connections sealed with a UL-181 approved closure system (tape, mastic or other product).
•All supply and return boot-to-house connections sealed with EnergyComplete or a UL-listed, Class 1 pliable sealant such as mastic or caulk.
•Leakage to outside and total leakage [see values on “Basic Specs.” tab]
Ventilation:
•Outside air at min. 5.0 cfm per person plus 0.01 cfm per sqr. foot of conditioned floor area.
•Outside air provided via exhaust, supply-only or balanced ventilation systems.
•All kitchens have spot vent capable of 100 cfm to the outside.
•All bathrooms have vent system capable of 20 cfm continuous or 50 cfm intermittent to the outside.
•All filters have MERV of 8 or greater, or approved electronic air cleaner.
Pressure Balancing:
•All rooms within the cond. space, except baths and laundry, not to exceed +/- 3 Pa pressure difference w/respect to outside when interior doors are closed and the air handler is operating.
•Use additional returns, transfer grilles or jump ducts to balance each room.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
•Hardwired and/or removable carbon monoxide (CO) detectors required in all houses having attached garages, fireplaces,
wood stoves and combustion appliances.
•Must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
•A minimum of one detector per house level or story is required.
•Alarms shall be placed near or outside each sleeping area (one alarm can serve the typical three bedrooms at the end of a hall.
•Homes with two or more sleeping areas require one alarm for each area.
•Any bedroom having a fireplace shall have one alarm in the room in addition to the alarm outside that room.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
•Follow the water and vapor control principles in the OC Builder’s Guide.
•Moisture in bldg. assemblies allowed to dry either to the interior, exterior or both.
ComfortBuilt™ Home
Performance Specifications
CLIMATE ZONE 6
Home Energy Rating (max.)
Today’s homebuyers expect more. They want to build their home
the smartest way possible to achieve comfort and durability, energy
efficiency and affordability. We created ComfortBuilt™ Homes
to assist you in building energy-efficient homes that boast both
comfort and enduing value. Based in proven building science
and scalable building techniques, they’re unlike any other in
the marketplace.
When you collaborate with Owens Corning to design and build a
ComfortBuilt™ Home, we’ll help you optimize costs based on HERS
scores in your area. Through our partnership, we’ll help you identify
the best return on your investment. Exceeding today’s building
standards through maximized performance, ComfortBuilt™
delivers on a promise that buyers will ask for by name, and
want to call home for years to come.
ComfortBuilt™ - Homes that we can all be comfortable with.
Marine
(C)
Dry
(B)
Moist
(A)
6
Component
Wall Insulation Option 1:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
Wall Insulation Option 2:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous
R-value
50
Climate Zones
6A & 6B
20
5
13
10
Ceiling insulation R-value:
Conditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
49
None
19
None
Unconditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
30
None
None
Slab:
•Under slab insulation
•Slab edge - R-value
- depth (ft)
None
10
4
Window:
•U-factor0.32
•SHGCNA
(1)
House
tightness - ACH50 1
Ventilation:
•TypeHRV(2)
•Efficency
(SRE) >60%
Final specifications may vary depending on
house size, orientation and / or glass area.
Ductwork:
•Location
•Insulation R-value
•Leakage to outside
•Total
duct leakage
Cond. Space
4
3%(3)
4%(4)
Heating:
•Type
•Efficiency
(AFUE)
Gas Furnace
90
A/C
efficiency (SEER)
Appliances
Min. allowed
Water Fixtures
Internal Water Management:
•Low flow shower heads, faucets and toilets
•Clothes washers
and dish washers
Lighting
No standard
Water Heating - heat pump (EF)
Min. allowed
No standard
Energy Star
≥80% Estar
(1) OC specs include compliance with inspection checklist
(2) Heat Recovery Ventilator (climate zones 4 - 8)
(3) 3% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 50 pascals
(4) 4% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 25 pascals
Pub. No. 10019469 ComfortBuilt™ Performance Specifications Zone 6. THE PINK PANTHER™ & © 1964–2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. The
color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.© 2014 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Map source: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/fig2.html
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMFORTBUILT™ HOME (CBH) PROGRAM
•All thermal & acoustic insulation and air sealing materials shall be Owens Corning products where available.
•Comply with all climate zone specific performance specifications.
•Comply with specific requirements listed below.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Framing:
•Continuous air barrier enclosing conditioned space.
•All ext. sheathing must be rigid material capable of stopping air flow.
•Maintain capillary break between foundations & masonry to wood transitions.
•Use OVE techniques whenever possible.
Air Tightness:
•Continuous air barrier.
•All homes measured via whole-house pressurization (“blower door”) test, following approved protocol.
•Pre Drywall:
- Holes sealed with material capable of stopping air flow.
- All penetrations in the top and bottom plates sealed.
- All soffits, chases, drop ceilings, stairways on ext. walls, fireplaces, double walls and tub & shower surrounds capped
with rigid material capable of stopping air flow and air sealed.
- All vertical walls shall be a six-sided assembly.
- Insulation in knee walls shall be installed to maintain physical contact with the drywall / air barrier.
•Post Drywall
- Penetrations (including recessed lighting) through drywall shall be sealed with a material capable of stopping airflow.
Thermal Envelope:
•Insulation installed to RESNET Grade I quality.
•Insulation and air barrier installed in physical contact (alignment) with each other.
•When state and local code allows, crawl spaces shall be constructed as a tempered space.
•Separate from the outside and sub-soil atmospheres.
•Where vented crawls are required, the thermal, air and vapor control shall be in the floor between the crawl and conditioned area.
MECHANICALS
Heating & Cooling System Design & Performance:
•Mechanical systems sized according to ACCA Manual J.
•Furnaces, water heaters and boilers within the conditioned spaces shall be sealed combustion or power vented units.
All other combustion appliances shall be vented to the outside. Ventless fireplaces or space heaters are not allowed.
•Airflow to each room shall match designed airflow calculations from the ACCA Manual J to within 10% of either: (1) the average req’s.
for that room based on the avg. of four orientations of that specific home / floor plan, or (2) the req’s. for that specific home and orientation.
•Airflow across coil per mfgr’s. specs.
•Refrigerant charge per mfgr’s. specs.
•Indoor & outdoor HVAC system components shall be matched per the ARI Directory.
Ducts:
•All duct connections sealed with a UL-181 approved closure system (tape, mastic or other product).
•All supply and return boot-to-house connections sealed with EnergyComplete or a UL-listed, Class 1 pliable sealant such as mastic or caulk.
•Leakage to outside and total leakage [see values on “Basic Specs.” tab]
Ventilation:
•Outside air at min. 5.0 cfm per person plus 0.01 cfm per sqr. foot of conditioned floor area.
•Outside air provided via exhaust, supply-only or balanced ventilation systems.
•All kitchens have spot vent capable of 100 cfm to the outside.
•All bathrooms have vent system capable of 20 cfm continuous or 50 cfm intermittent to the outside.
•All filters have MERV of 8 or greater, or approved electronic air cleaner.
Pressure Balancing:
•All rooms within the cond. space, except baths and laundry, not to exceed +/- 3 Pa pressure difference w/respect to outside when interior doors are closed and the air handler is operating.
•Use additional returns, transfer grilles or jump ducts to balance each room.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
•Hardwired and/or removable carbon monoxide (CO) detectors required in all houses having attached garages, fireplaces,
wood stoves and combustion appliances.
•Must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
•A minimum of one detector per house level or story is required.
•Alarms shall be placed near or outside each sleeping area (one alarm can serve the typical three bedrooms at the end of a hall.
•Homes with two or more sleeping areas require one alarm for each area.
•Any bedroom having a fireplace shall have one alarm in the room in addition to the alarm outside that room.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
•Follow the water and vapor control principles in the OC Builder’s Guide.
•Moisture in bldg. assemblies allowed to dry either to the interior, exterior or both.
ComfortBuilt™ Home
Performance Specifications
CLIMATE ZONES 7 & 8
Home Energy Rating (max.)
Today’s homebuyers expect more. They want to build their home
the smartest way possible to achieve comfort and durability, energy
efficiency and affordability. We created ComfortBuilt™ Homes
to assist you in building energy-efficient homes that boast both
comfort and enduing value. Based in proven building science
and scalable building techniques, they’re unlike any other in
the marketplace.
When you collaborate with Owens Corning to design and build a
ComfortBuilt™ Home, we’ll help you optimize costs based on HERS
scores in your area. Through our partnership, we’ll help you identify
the best return on your investment. Exceeding today’s building
standards through maximized performance, ComfortBuilt™
delivers on a promise that buyers will ask for by name, and
want to call home for years to come.
ComfortBuilt™ - Homes that we can all be comfortable with.
Marine
(C)
Dry
(B)
Moist
(A)
7
Component
Wall Insulation Option 1:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous R-value
Wall Insulation Option 2:
•Cavity R-value
•Continuous
R-value
50
Climate Zones
7 & 8
20
5
13
10
Ceiling insulation R-value:
Conditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
49
None
19
None
Unconditioned Bsmt/Crwl:
•Ceiling insulation
•Wall insulation
•Under
slab insulation
38
None
None
Slab:
•Under slab insulation
•Slab edge - R-value
- depth (ft)
None
10
4
Window:
•U-factor0.32
•SHGCNA
(1)
House
tightness - ACH50 1
Ventilation:
•TypeHRV(2)
•Efficency
(SRE) >60%
All of Alaska in Zone 7 except for the following Boroughs in Zone 8:
Bethel
North Slope
Yukon-Koyukuk
Dellingham
Northwest Arctic
Fairbanks N. Star
Southeast Fairbanks
Nome
Wade Hampton
Final specifications may vary depending on
house size, orientation and / or glass area.
Ductwork:
•Location
•Insulation R-value
•Leakage to outside
•Total
duct leakage
Cond. Space
4
3%(3)
4%(4)
Heating:
•Type
•Efficiency
(AFUE)
Gas Furnace
90
A/C
efficiency (SEER)
Appliances
Min. allowed
Water Fixtures
Internal Water Management:
•Low flow shower heads, faucets and toilets
•Clothes washers
and dish washers
Lighting
No standard
Water Heating - heat pump (EF)
Min. allowed
No standard
Energy Star
≥80% Estar
(1) OC specs include compliance with inspection checklist
(2) Heat Recovery Ventilator (climate zones 4 - 8)
(3) 3% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 50 pascals
(4) 4% or less of conditioned floor space in cubic feet per minute at 25 pascals
Pub. No. 10019470 ComfortBuilt™ Performance Specifications Zone 7 & 8. THE PINK PANTHER™ & © 1964–2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. The
color PINK is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.© 2014 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Map source: http://web.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/fig2.html
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COMFORTBUILT™ HOME (CBH) PROGRAM
•All thermal & acoustic insulation and air sealing materials shall be Owens Corning products where available.
•Comply with all climate zone specific performance specifications.
•Comply with specific requirements listed below.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
BUILDER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Framing:
•Continuous air barrier enclosing conditioned space.
•All ext. sheathing must be rigid material capable of stopping air flow.
•Maintain capillary break between foundations & masonry to wood transitions.
•Use OVE techniques whenever possible.
Air Tightness:
•Continuous air barrier.
•All homes measured via whole-house pressurization (“blower door”) test, following approved protocol.
•Pre Drywall:
- Holes sealed with material capable of stopping air flow.
- All penetrations in the top and bottom plates sealed.
- All soffits, chases, drop ceilings, stairways on ext. walls, fireplaces, double walls and tub & shower surrounds capped
with rigid material capable of stopping air flow and air sealed.
- All vertical walls shall be a six-sided assembly.
- Insulation in knee walls shall be installed to maintain physical contact with the drywall / air barrier.
•Post Drywall
- Penetrations (including recessed lighting) through drywall shall be sealed with a material capable of stopping airflow.
Thermal Envelope:
•Insulation installed to RESNET Grade I quality.
•Insulation and air barrier installed in physical contact (alignment) with each other.
•When state and local code allows, crawl spaces shall be constructed as a tempered space.
•Separate from the outside and sub-soil atmospheres.
•Where vented crawls are required, the thermal, air and vapor control shall be in the floor between the crawl and conditioned area.
MECHANICALS
Heating & Cooling System Design & Performance:
•Mechanical systems sized according to ACCA Manual J.
•Furnaces, water heaters and boilers within the conditioned spaces shall be sealed combustion or power vented units.
All other combustion appliances shall be vented to the outside. Ventless fireplaces or space heaters are not allowed.
•Airflow to each room shall match designed airflow calculations from the ACCA Manual J to within 10% of either: (1) the average req’s.
for that room based on the avg. of four orientations of that specific home / floor plan, or (2) the req’s. for that specific home and orientation.
•Airflow across coil per mfgr’s. specs.
•Refrigerant charge per mfgr’s. specs.
•Indoor & outdoor HVAC system components shall be matched per the ARI Directory.
Ducts:
•All duct connections sealed with a UL-181 approved closure system (tape, mastic or other product).
•All supply and return boot-to-house connections sealed with EnergyComplete or a UL-listed, Class 1 pliable sealant such as mastic or caulk.
•Leakage to outside and total leakage [see values on “Basic Specs.” tab]
Ventilation:
•Outside air at min. 5.0 cfm per person plus 0.01 cfm per sqr. foot of conditioned floor area.
•Outside air provided via exhaust, supply-only or balanced ventilation systems.
•All kitchens have spot vent capable of 100 cfm to the outside.
•All bathrooms have vent system capable of 20 cfm continuous or 50 cfm intermittent to the outside.
•All filters have MERV of 8 or greater, or approved electronic air cleaner.
Pressure Balancing:
•All rooms within the cond. space, except baths and laundry, not to exceed +/- 3 Pa pressure difference w/respect to outside when interior doors are closed and the air handler is operating.
•Use additional returns, transfer grilles or jump ducts to balance each room.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
•Hardwired and/or removable carbon monoxide (CO) detectors required in all houses having attached garages, fireplaces,
wood stoves and combustion appliances.
•Must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
•A minimum of one detector per house level or story is required.
•Alarms shall be placed near or outside each sleeping area (one alarm can serve the typical three bedrooms at the end of a hall.
•Homes with two or more sleeping areas require one alarm for each area.
•Any bedroom having a fireplace shall have one alarm in the room in addition to the alarm outside that room.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
•Follow the water and vapor control principles in the OC Builder’s Guide.
•Moisture in bldg. assemblies allowed to dry either to the interior, exterior or both.