Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$1,000
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Not just any deep energy retrofit, but one that comes with a book-length story and many ongoing fun discoveries!
Quick Facts
Average Annual Savings
$1,000
Property
- Owner:
- Hobbit
- Type:
- Residential
- Address:
- North Reading, MA 01864
- Designations:
- Deep energy retrofit
- Event Participation:
- NESEA Green Buildings Open House 2013 Host
Technology
- Type:
- Energy Efficiency
- Installed:
- August 2012
Financial Details
- Annual Savings:
- $1,000
- Own or Lease:
- Cash Purchase
- Additional Financial Notes:
- Ballpark from insulation retrofit alone; additional savings from heat pump system
What You Need to Know
Description:
Complete exterior retrofit; roof, walls w/ 4" polyiso insulation on outside. New Serious windows.
Other Benefits:
Halved (or less) heat loss; still working on it. Far better water management.
Maintenance Requirements:
Almost nil; minor drainage cleanout once in a while
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
See the related HVAC project
My Motivation:
Needed roofing/siding; this was the perfect opportunity to do the Right Thing
Advice:
Become informed in advance of the job and watch your contractors carefully. Learn from them but don't let laxity creep in
Additional Notes:
Many aspects worked out in coincidentally perfect ways. See extensive writeup for details
Open House Info:
[email for details]
Links:
Monster project writeup:
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