Once we have determined that Geothermal is the right choice for you through a Site Visit and Heat Gain/Heat Loss analysis, Smart Energy works with your builders and architects in the early design stages to make your home geothermal ready. Potential focuses for these planning and design meetings are:
Benefits of Spray Foam Insulation and the difference between open-cell systems and closed-cell systems.
How to retrofit existing fireplaces to cut down on the heat loss which can often range from 12,000 to 19,000 BTU/hr per fireplace. What types of new fireplaces to consider.
Bringing the attic into the thermal boundary of the house. This is done by eliminating the ridge vents, soffit vents and any gable vents.
Types of windows and the use of skylights.
Temperature, air and moisture issues that are significant considerations when designing a home or office.
