 In 2010, with funding support from the Building America Program and Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, VSBN worked with the Canterbury Woods Civic Association of Fairfax County in a pilot project to evaluate and perform energy audits on some of the most common home models in the neighborhood.
This neighborhood of more than 500 homes was built in the 1960's and early 1970's, and fit the demographics of a neighborhood of similar housing stock, where group assessments could be made that would result in quick movement towards housing retrofit. Six models were selected for energy audits. As a result of the project, model-specific deficiencies were uncovered that homeowners with the same or similar model may use to determine which types of energy upgrades are needed in their own homes.
 | | Infrared thermography: air infiltration at top plate. (Click for larger image) |
Additionally, the Canterbury Woods' homeowners were able to learn of common builder issues that were uncovered, to further aide them in evaluating energy deficiencies in their own home. As part of the program, the homeowners also received information on available retrofit funding options.
Canterbury Woods Reports
The following reports are available for Canterbury Woods Neighborhood residents to use in evaluating their own home’s energy retrofit needs. Click the report to obtain the details.
Summary Report by Chris Bellanca,
The Avenue Builders |
PDF Format |
Audit Reports for Sample Home Types
| Ranch |
PDF Format |
| Split Level |
PDF Format |
| Split Foyer |
PDF Format |
| Colonial on Slab |
PDF Format |
| Colonial with Basement |
PDF Format |
| Dutch Colonial |
PDF Format |
For more information on the audit reports, contact Chris Bellanca, The Avenue Builders, Alexandria, VA, 703-299-9251, , www.theavenuebuilders.com.
For more information on the pilot project, contact VSBN at 703-486-2966.
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