The O'Halloran Deep Energy Retrofit
This project qualified for the $3000.00 rebate from the Efficiency Maine Home Energy Savings Program with over 50% energy savings!!!
Homeowner Mick O'Halloran checking out the progress
The project work scope.
1. Insulate/air-seal attic flats
Remove existing fiberglass, troubleshoot wiring
Install insulation dams, eave blocks
Install 2” HDSF to flats (1683sf, 3366bf)
Install 12” loosefill cellulose (1683sf )
2. Insulate/airseal chimney chase
3. Insulate/air-seal basement/1st floor system
Remove fiberglass, troubleshoot wiring, remove paneling and shelving
Build 2x4 walls west wall middle section only (22 lineal feet)
Install 3” HDSF entire 1st floor perimeter. (185sf, 555 bf)
Install 3” HDSF floor to sill--part of north, all west wall (399sf, 1197bf)
Install 3” HDSF to upper concrete walls (174sf, 522bf)
Install intumescent barrier over exposed foam (758sf)
Install drywall (west half middle bsmt, wall only—157sf)
Drywall finish
Addition BasementInstall 2” foamboard to bottom concrete wall around perimeter (268sf)
Install 3” HDSF to upper concrete walls (201sf, 603bf)
Install intumescent barrier over exposed foam (469sf)
4. Replace basement garage door with swing doors
Remove existing storm door and garage door
Frame new wall, install sheathing, housewrap, flashing, air/water sealing
Install insulated steel door, air-sealed, double-unit
Install siding/trim
Install 3” HDSF to wall cavities (15sf, 45 bf)
Install paperless drywall to wall surface
5. Insulate/air-seal skylight shaft walls
Remove existing fiberglass, airseal seams with canfoam. Install 3" HDSF
6. Air-seal Chimney, Attic hatch
7. Install bathroom exhaust fans :
Install (2) Panasonic WhisperGreen exhaust fans (80cfm) and sealed, hard-pipe ductwork
Install 2 switches or timers (includes electrical wiring)
8. Install new microwave/range vent above stove and hardpipe to exterior.
9. Install Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRV)
Install ERV with fully ducted supplies and returns supply in each bedroom, living area
Return in each bathroom, kitchen, entry. Install all controls
Remove existing fiberglass, troubleshoot wiring
Install insulation dams, eave blocks
Install 2” HDSF to flats (1683sf, 3366bf)
Install 12” loosefill cellulose (1683sf )
2. Insulate/airseal chimney chase
3. Insulate/air-seal basement/1st floor system
Remove fiberglass, troubleshoot wiring, remove paneling and shelving
Build 2x4 walls west wall middle section only (22 lineal feet)
Install 3” HDSF entire 1st floor perimeter. (185sf, 555 bf)
Install 3” HDSF floor to sill--part of north, all west wall (399sf, 1197bf)
Install 3” HDSF to upper concrete walls (174sf, 522bf)
Install intumescent barrier over exposed foam (758sf)
Install drywall (west half middle bsmt, wall only—157sf)
Drywall finish
Addition BasementInstall 2” foamboard to bottom concrete wall around perimeter (268sf)
Install 3” HDSF to upper concrete walls (201sf, 603bf)
Install intumescent barrier over exposed foam (469sf)
4. Replace basement garage door with swing doors
Remove existing storm door and garage door
Frame new wall, install sheathing, housewrap, flashing, air/water sealing
Install insulated steel door, air-sealed, double-unit
Install siding/trim
Install 3” HDSF to wall cavities (15sf, 45 bf)
Install paperless drywall to wall surface
5. Insulate/air-seal skylight shaft walls
Remove existing fiberglass, airseal seams with canfoam. Install 3" HDSF
6. Air-seal Chimney, Attic hatch
7. Install bathroom exhaust fans :
Install (2) Panasonic WhisperGreen exhaust fans (80cfm) and sealed, hard-pipe ductwork
Install 2 switches or timers (includes electrical wiring)
8. Install new microwave/range vent above stove and hardpipe to exterior.
9. Install Heat Recovery Ventilation System (HRV)
Install ERV with fully ducted supplies and returns supply in each bedroom, living area
Return in each bathroom, kitchen, entry. Install all controls
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