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ENERGY STAR® Checklist

REDUCED THERMAL BRIDGING

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IECC Climate Zones

Insulated Ceilings With Attic Above

The roof is designed to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The roof system uses raised heel trusses or another roof framing method that allows space to install insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

High-density insulation is installed to achieve an R-value that meets or exceeds code minimums for attic insulation.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The insulation extends to the inside face of the exterior wall and is installed using Grade 1 insulation techniques (ENERGY STAR 2015).

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In climate zones 1 - 5, the insulation value is ≥ R-21.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In climate zones 6 - 8, the insulation value is ≥ R-30.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Framing Raised Heel

►Attic Eave Insulation 1

►Attic Eave Insulation 2

►Attic Eave Insulation 3

Attic Eave Insulation CAD

Attic Eave Insulation Resource Guide

Slab On Grade

In cold climates, slab edge insulation is installed when constructing slab-on-grade foundations.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Insulation is installed from the top of the slab down to the depth required by code.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

For slabs on grade in climate zones 4-8, 100% of slab edge is insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

For slabs on grade in climate zones 4-8, 100% of slab edge is aligned with the thermal boundary of the walls

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

If the slab is poured separately from the exterior foundation wall and slab edge insulation is installed between the floor slab and the foundation wall, the top of the foam is cut at a 45-degree angle away from the exterior wall so that the upper edge is protected by concrete.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Insulation-Slab On Grade

Insulation-Slab On Grade CAD

Insulation-Slab On Grade Resource Guide

Insulation Below Attic Platforms

Insulation is installed under walkways or platforms installed for storage or equipment constructed in the attic.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In climate zones 1-5, insulation beneath attic platforms (e.g., HVAC platforms, walkways) is ≥ R-21.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In climate zones 6-9, insulation beneath attic platforms (e.g., HVAC platforms, walkways) is ≥ R-30.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Framing and blocking is added to raise the height of the platform to allow for the full height of code-required insulation under the platform.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Insulation is installed without misalignments, compressions, gaps, or voids underneath all attic platforms.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Insulation is installed so that it is in contact with the air barrier (e.g., drywall ceiling).

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Continuous Rigid Insulation, Insulated Siding, or Combination of the Two

At above-grade walls separating conditioned from unconditioned space, one of the following options shall be used. Rim/band joists are exempted.

Continuous rigid foam insulation is installed to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Insulated siding is installed to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Rigid foam is installed over or in place of plywood, OSB, or other wall sheathing.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Rigid materials are installed over a water-resistant barrier.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

If rigid foam is rated for water resistance, no other water-resistant barrier is required, if seams in foam layer are sealed.

All seams in the rigid foam are sealed with a compatible tape applied to clean, dry surfaces.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

If metal framing is used, rigid foam or insulated siding is installed over walls.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In climate zones 1 - 4, rigid foam sheathing or insulated siding or a combination of the two is installed to a thickness of ≥R-3.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In climate zones 5 - 8, rigid foam sheathing or insulated siding or a combination of the two is installed to a thickness of ≥R-5.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Insulation-Exterior

►Insulation-Exterior 1

Insulation-Exterior 2

Insulation-Exterior Resource Guide

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

Exterior walls are constructed with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an air-tight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The SIP package is designed and constructed according to manufacturer’s specifications.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

All seams between SIPs are sealed following manufacturer's specifications.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

►SIPs

SIPs CAD

SIPs Resource Guide

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)

Exterior walls are constructed with insulated concrete forms (ICFs).

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

ICFs are installed according to manufacturer’s specifications to provide a continuous air barrier and thermal boundary.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

All seams are sealed according to manufacturer’s specifications to provide a weather-resistant barrier and drainage plane.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

►ICFs

ICFs CAD

ICFs Resource Guide

Double Wall Framing

The exterior wall is constructed of a double-wall consisting of two framed walls forming a wide wall cavity for more insulation in the exterior walls.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

A continuous air control layer is installed per the detailed drawings shown above. The location of the air control layer will be determined by the type of double-stud wall being installed.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

All seams, gaps, and holes are sealed.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Insulation is installed without misalignments, compressions, gaps, or voids.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

The entire cavity of the double-stud wall assembly is completely filled without misalignments, compressions, gaps, or voids.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In climate zones 1 - 4, entire wall cavity is filled and insulation covers the interior studs to an R value ≥R-3.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

In climate zones 5 - 8, entire wall cavity is filled and insulation covers the interior studs to an R value ≥R-5.

Yes/Pass/True No/Fail/False NA See Note

Framing Double Wall

►Framing Double Wall

Framing Double Wall CAD

Framing Double Wall Resource Guide

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