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Pipers Creek

    • S.D. Jessup Construction built this 3,310-square-foot custom home in Pinnacle, North Carolina, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
    • This highly efficient home will save its homeowners more than $1,500 per year in energy costs.
    • Under the architectural shingles and vinyl siding, a coated OSB sheathing product covers the roof deck and walls. With seams taped, it provides a continuous air and water barrier.
    • ENERGY STAR appliances and LED lighting minimize energy use in the home.
    • EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow fixtures and a compact plumbing design minimize water and energy use.
    • To help with air quality in the homes, paints are zero-VOC, caulks and glues are the lowest VOC available, and the cabinets are certified for low-formaldehyde.
    • The insulated basement was constructed of precast concrete walls that come with a 2.5-inch layer of XPS rigid foam adhered to the inside of the walls and wrapping the metal-faced concrete studs.
    • The underside of the roof deck is covered with R-50 of open-cell polyurethane spray foam, which provides a continuous layer of insulation to seal out air leaks and keep the second-floor space warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
    • The coated sheathing is taped at the seams to seal out drafts, moisture, pollen, and bugs.
    • The whole building was tested for air leakage and achieved an airtightness of 0.37 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals; that's more than six times as tight as code requires.

      Pipers Creek

      Project Address

      Ararat, NC

      Conditioned Square Footage
      3,310 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      3 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      2.5 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      2 Floors Above Grade
      Home Type
      Custom
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Mixed
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      42HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $140Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $1,550Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $65,20030 Year Savings (PV)

      S. D. Jessup Construction, Inc

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Winner
      HIA Category
      Housing Innovation Award

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      All-electric home Compact (core) plumbing design Energy / Heat recovery ventilator Heat pump water heater High-performance wall with continuous insulation Unvented insulated attic ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25

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      Things I like about the DOE ZERH program are knowing that I'm building … homes that actually work right and owners enjoy living in.
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      S.D. Jessup Construction

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