The Brenner by Insight Homes

"Insight's entire business model evolves around home performance, efficiency, and a healthy indoor environment.

Builder

  • Walls: Panelized, 2x6 at 24" o.c., R-23 total: advanced-framed, R-23 blown fiberglass, 7/16" coated OSB taped, vinyl siding.
  • Roof: Truss gabled roof: 7/16" OSB sheathing, 15# felt, self-adhered membrane in valleys; composite shingles, doubled at rakes; ridge and soffit vents; 15" overhangs.
  • Attic: Vented attic: R-49 total: 16.25" blown fiberglass, 18" raised heel trusses, spray foam over all top plates, attic hatches gasketed and insulated with XPS.
  • Foundation: Unvented conditioned crawl space: 4" clean gravel, 10-mil vapor barrier, 2" R-10 XPS on interior, R-19 open-cell spray foam in band joist. Interior footing drain to sump.
  • Windows: Double-pane, argon-filled, vinyl frame, double-hung, U=0.28, SHGC=0.19.
  • Air Sealing: 1.9 ACH50, ceiling penetrations spray sealed.
  • Ventilation: Exhaust-only, MERV 13 filters, 100 CFM, 12.5 Watts.
  • HVAC: Gas furnace, 97.5 AFUE, AC variable-speed compressor, secondary central airsource heat pump, 9.3 HSPF, 18.8 SEER; manual damper at each branch.
  • Hot Water: Tankless propane water heater, 0.97 EF.
  • Lighting: 100% LED.
  • Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, tankless propane water heater.
  • Solar: N/A
  • Water Conservation: Low-flow fixtures, central manifold with PEX piping.
  • Energy Management System: Wi-Fi connected thermostats.
  • Other: Low-VOC paints, adhesives, carpeting; National Green Building Standard Gold.

Building Specifications

Conditioned Area 1,940 ft2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Stories 2
Climate Zone 4A
Completion Date May 2020