Dallas BA Talks Home Energy Efficiency at Congressional Summit
Dallas Builders Association members and staff presented a panel on home construction and energy auditing on June 13 at U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess’ annual energy summit in Denton. The summit focuses on methods and products Texans can use to save on energy costs, ranging from product choices to home construction to vehicles.
The panel, moderated by Dallas BA Executive Officer Phil Crone, offered the public information on energy efficiency that can be obtained through construction methods and the process that ensures energy code measures are being met.
Craig Senglin of Energy IQ walked attendees through the process and testing inspectors use when auditing a home. Senglin offered information on areas of a home that may need special attention and inspection methods such as blower door testing. The importance of proper installation of insulation was also highlighted.
Alan Hoffmann of Hoffmann Homes presented on the efficient homes he constructs via the use of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). Hoffmann explained the benefits of ICF construction including a smaller carbon footprint, using less energy consumption to heat and cool the home, an ICF home’s ability to withstand severe weather events, and its fire resistance. Hoffmann also explained how ICF construction allows the flexibility to design the home for any architectural style.