In response to significant changes in residential energy codes and standards, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a new set of guidelines for ENERGY STAR qualified homes, to be implemented in 2006. A major new requirement is the Thermal Bypass Checklist. The Thermal Bypass Checklist is a 23-point list of building details where thermal bypass, or the movement of heat around or through insulation, frequently occurs . . . (to read the remainder of this article, please log in below.)
The resource you have requested is available only to current members.
If you are a current member, log in using the form below.
If you are not a member, we invite you to view the subscriber benefits at Membership Benefits Forgotten Password? If you are a current member and have forgotten your password, enter your email address below, and your password will be emailed to you.