A rendering of the builder's Victorian-style home that's part of the Building America Challenge.
The Branford model is about 600 square feet smaller than the builder's typical homes.
A detached garage ensures cleaner indoor air and less space in the house to heat and cool.
A view of the rear elevation.
The house uses 2x6 studs set at 24 inches on center, prodiving more cavity for insulation and reducing lumber.
A contractor performs air sealing with Owens Corning's EnergyComplete system.
The sealing prevents air infiltration and air leakage.
A contractor blows in fiberglass insulation, which provides better coverage than batts.
Sealed joints prevent air leakage from the ducts.
