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Inverness Gardens Deconstructed Duplex – Syracuse, N.Y.Central New York Builder, Miller Homes, received agrant from the New York State Energy Research andDevelopment Authority (NYSERDA) to implementhigh-performing building practices, focusingparticularly on those that contribute to a tight buildingenvelope. Miller Homes took this initiative one stepfurther, and in collaboration with Dow BuildingSolutions and CDH Energy, built an energy efficientdeconstructed townhouse to help educate the industry and the public on the importance of highperforming homes. The ENERGY STAR® rated duplex is divided into two parts: half of it isfinished and serves as a model home; the other half showcases structural components andbuilding envelope technologies from Dow – open framing, rough electrical, heating, insulationand air-sealing. The duplex is part of a subdivision located in Syracuse, NY, and will stay openover the next four years to serve as aneducational and training facility for builders,contractors, architects, students and the public. Infact, over twenty-two thousand people havealready toured the duplex during the Fall Paradeof Homes to learn how energy efficient buildingcontributes to indoor health, comfort, and energysavings.To achieve a tight building envelope, Miller Homes used a variety of insulation and air sealingmaterials from Dow Building Solutions. STYROFOAM Brand Tongue and Groove Insulationwas used on above-grade exterior walls and the unvented deck potion of the roof to effectivelyprotect against air infiltration. Because of its high compressive strength, two-inch Tongue andGroove was also used under the slab of the foundation. Superior Walls XI panelized basementwalls were installed in the basement utilizing 2.5 inches of Dow STYROFOAM Brand ExtrudedPolystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation. SPF Contractor, Fleetwood Drywall, applied two-pound,closed-cell STYROFOAM Brand Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation from the band joist tothe ceiling. To seal and insulate areas around window framing, WEATHERMATE ConstructionTape, WEATHERMATE Flashing and Sill Pan were used, along with GREAT STUFF PROWindow & Door Insulating Foam Sealant.
InVision Zero Home – Midland, Mich.The InVision Zero home is a Net-Zero Energy (NZE) home designed and built by The DowChemical Company (“Dow”) and Cobblestone Homes that is priced at the average United Statesnew home selling price of $250,000.* Using readily available energy efficiency technologies fromDow, the Midland, Mich., home exemplifies that achieving net-zero monthly utility bills andultimate indoor comfort is now attainable and affordable. The portfolio of Dow building materialsused are designed to work together to seal the entirebuilding envelope, and the home is expected to save$2,441 in energy costs and avert 30,233 pounds of CO2annually.** InVision Zero provides a real world examplethat net-zero building can be replicated across the nation– in an attainable and affordable way – and showsbuilders how to apply innovative building science to theirprojects. It will serve as an educational center for oneyear providing tours, training, and hands-on demonstrations.The 1,556 square foot home was built using a varietyof insulation and sealant materials from Dow toproduce a tight, energy efficient shell. DowSTYROFOAM SIS Brand Structural InsulatingSheathing, was used over exterior walls to providebracing, air barrier and continuous insulation.STYROFOAM Brand Tongue & Groove Insulationwas used under the basement slab to keep it warmand reduce condensation. THERMAX Sheathingwas utilized on interior basement walls. To prevent air infiltration and enhance insulationFROTH-PAK Foam Insulation/Sealant, STYROFOAM Brand Spray Polyurethane Foam andGREAT STUFF PRO products were used throughout the home. DOW POWERHOUSESolar Shingles were used to help harness the sun’s energy and offset a portion of the home’senergy usage. STYROFOAM SILL SEAL, WEATHERMATE Construction Tape, andWEATHERMATE Flashing and Sill Pan were also used to craft a tight shell and protect fromair and moisture infiltration.
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