REScheck

mikec

I'm doing a REScheck for an addition I'm working on. I'm usung Andersen 400 series windows and french doors. Andersen website is telling me the french doors have a ufactor of .32,Rescheck is telling me that this is no good.. I do not understand why an Andersen 400 would not be sufficent!!! What gives?

MVH

Are you failing on 'u-factor' or 'SHGC'. We had problems until we moved to a tinted window.

Mike

mikec

I'm failing on U-value. Double check me. 6/0x6/8 = 39.6 ft2. REScheck rounds it to 40. The u value from andersens site is .33. So REScheck tells me my UA is 13, and the max is 5. Can this be right?

MVH

Mike,
I double checked you on the door, REScheck returns a UA of 13.

What type of wall and floor construction are you using?

Mike
Mont Vista Homes

mikec

2x6 ,1/2" plywood ,tyvek. Just typical stuff. 9 1/2"TJI 3/4 t&g

MVH

When you plug in the rest of the construction envelope, what UA does REScheck return?

MIke

mikec

I actually did the door last and got the same number.

MVH

Have you used the program before without problems? I had to ask.

Mike

mikec

no this my first time. The city wants me to do it for the permit.

MVH

Email me your project file, if you want. You can delete the project info, if you like. I might be able to help.

email: mike@montvistahomes.com

Mike

POOLMANinCT

what's a rescheck?????

ray

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MVH

It is a software package that determines the energy efficiency rating of a structure.

Find more at energycodes.gov

Mike