Build Homes That Perform Better — And Sell Better
Energy performance isn’t just a technical requirement — it’s a competitive advantage. When efficiency is intentionally designed into a home from the start, builders deliver stronger value, reduce costly surprises, and elevate their reputation for quality.
Accurate‑Airtight Enclosures helps builders, architects, and developers integrate high‑performance strategies early in the design process, verify them during construction, and document them with trusted RESNET HERS Ratings. The result is a home that performs as promised, commands higher market value, and strengthens your brand.
Why High‑Performance Homes Win in the Market
Today’s buyers expect comfort, durability, and lower utility bills. A strong HERS score delivers all three — and gives builders a measurable, marketable differentiator.
High‑performance homes consistently:
● Sell faster and appraise higher
● Reduce operating costs for homeowners
● Improve indoor comfort and air quality
● Boost builder reputation and client satisfaction
● Stand out in competitive markets
Verified Performance — During and After Construction
When your homes perform better, your business performs better.
We don’t just model performance — we verify it in the field.
Our services include:
● Blower door testing
● Duct leakage testing
● Ventilation performance verification
● Infrared thermal imaging
● Quality‑assurance inspections
● On‑site contractor guidance
● Final HERS rating and documentation
This full‑cycle process ensures the home performs as designed — giving builders fewer callbacks, smoother inspections, and a reputation for delivering homes that exceed expectations.
A Collaborative Path to Lower HERS Scores
Lower HERS scores come from coordinated effort. We work directly with:
● Builders
● HVAC contractors
● Insulators
● Architects & designers
● Developers
● Homeowners
By aligning the entire project team, we help create smoother builds, fewer surprises, and consistently better performance across every home. Builders benefit from stronger client satisfaction, improved market credibility, and homes that command higher value.
HERS Rating & Verification Services
Accurate‑Airtight Enclosures provides complete RESNET HERS Rating services for new construction, including modeling, inspections, and performance testing.
We evaluate:
● Building enclosure design
● Air‑sealing requirements
● Insulation assemblies
● Window & door performance
● HVAC efficiency & duct systems
● Air leakage targets
● Ventilation strategies
● Thermal bridging
● Attic, roof, wall, and foundation assemblies
● Construction details that affect performance
The earlier we’re involved, the more opportunities we have to prevent costly issues and improve overall efficiency — strengthening your reputation for delivering high‑performance homes.
Design‑Phase Support
The design phase is the best opportunity to improve a home’s energy performance. Our support includes:
● Plan review
● Envelope strategy development
● Air‑sealing planning
● Construction detail review
● Performance target guidance
● Trade coordination
Builders who integrate design‑phase HERS support deliver homes with fewer change orders, fewer surprises, and stronger long‑term performance — all of which enhance client trust and elevate brand reputation.
From Plans to Performance: Our Process
01 — DESIGN
We review plans and discuss energy‑performance goals.
02 — PRE‑CONSTRUCTION
We identify enclosure details and potential problem areas before work begins.
03 — CONSTRUCTION
We verify critical components of the building envelope as the home is built.
04 — TESTING
We can perform blower door testing, duct leakage testing, and ventilation verification at various stages – before rough-in, after drywall, and again once construction is finished.
05 — VERIFICATION
We compile and document results and complete the energy models to deliver a HERS rating for each residence.
This structured process ensures predictable results, fewer delays, and homes that consistently outperform standard construction.
Residential Building Enclosure Testing
Your building enclosure controls the movement of air, heat, and moisture. Our diagnostic services reveal how it actually performs.
Blower Door Testing
Identifies leakage at windows, doors, plates, penetrations, attic hatches, rim joists, and more.
Duct Leakage Testing
Ensures duct systems are sealed and delivering conditioned air efficiently. Infrared Thermal Imaging
Reveals missing insulation, voids, thermal bridging, air leakage patterns, and envelope defects.
These tools help builders deliver homes that feel better, perform better, and retain value.
Why Involve a HERS Rater During Design?
Addressing enclosure and energy‑performance considerations during design leads to: Better coordination → Fewer surprises → Better field performance
Pre‑construction analysis produces a projected HERS Index and identifies improvements before the home is built — saving time, money, and frustration.
Builders gain smoother workflows, stronger client satisfaction, and homes that command higher value in the market.
Who We Work With
● Home Builders
● Custom Builders
● General Contractors
● Architects & Designers
● Developers
● Homeowners
Ready to Build Homes That Perform Better — and Sell Better?
High‑performance homes deliver lower utility bills, improved comfort, and stronger durability — and they consistently command higher value and elevate your reputation as a builder who delivers excellence.
