Stop Throwing Away Cash With An
Energy Audit

An Energy Audit on your home is as important as visiting a mechanic when your car is performing inefficiently. Just like the mechanic, Riverbanks Construction uses state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to determine the reason your home my not be performing as efficiently as it should. The audit reveals just where your energy dollars are going. In many cases they may be literally going right out the door, as well as out of the windows, through the walls and into the attic and crawlspace. Homes no more than a few years old may be experiencing up to a 30% energy loss through their home envelope (the boundary between conditioned and unconditioned space). Doors and windows can account for as much as a 25% energy loss. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, typical duct systems lose 25% to 40% of the energy put out by the HVAC system. That’s energy you are paying for, and money you may be wasting. As shown in the illustration above, there are many potential air leaks in your home that could be stealing your energy dollars. The audit reveals just where these culprits are located.

What We Do

• Home Energy Audits
• Blower Door Testing
• HVAC Duct Leakage Testing
• Combustion Safety Testing
• Infrared Thermal Imaging
• Air Sealing and Insulation
• Duct Repair, Air Sealing and Renovation
• Window and Door Upgrades
• Energy Modeling
• Home Performance Consulting
• Green Building Construction and Consulting

Do you have high-energy bills? Is your home cold, drafty or uncomfortable? Whether your goal is to reduce your energy bills, improve comfort and air quality of your home, or increase the value of your home, Riverbanks Construction can help. Getting a handle on your home’s energy use is an important first step to improving efficiency. On our first visit to your home, we begin by gathering and assessing data about you home’s current performance. To evaluate this performance and to reveal potential problems, we use a “whole-house” systems approach based on current building science and using the latest diagnostic tools and equipment. After all the testing has been completed, you receive a report of our findings as well as a plan of action and cost estimates to complete the retrofit work.

Based on our detailed analysis, we can help develop a realistic up-grade plan as well as recommend the most cost-effective retrofits based on your budget. Because we are a general contractor, we can commit to a fixed price to perform the retrofit work. After the work has been completed, we will return and re-test to confirm your home performs to our highest standards and meets your expectations.