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Home Inspections and why they are important…

Let me introduce my self, my name is Brook Beierle and I am a certified Building Performance Specialist at EarthsaversO2. I have several thoughts on why people should have inspections done on new and existing homes. You see as a third party inspection company, EarthsaversO2 does not sale any products only a service. You see a window company’s will inspect your home and sale you windows. A heating & air conditioning contractor inspects your home and they will suggest you upgrade your furnace or air conditioner. Is this what your home or building really needs to improve the energy efficiency and occupants indoor air quality? That is where are services come to your benefit! Our company will only consult you with cost effective home/ building improvement suggestions.

Why hire a Building Performance Specialist for New Homes?

I have inspected new homes that have and not had third party inspections services while being built. You see its not the people that make homes fail, it is the process! Most contractors spend efforts producing quantity not quality homes. A home that is Energy Star or built Green does not have to cost more. The first step to having a green energy efficient home is having the builder hire a third party verification company. By eliminating guesswork and applying building science many issues are prevented. Several homes that I went into for homeowners after they were built had serious energy robbing air leaks and potential health issues. These issues all can be dramatically prevented with prevention during building process. You see a builder does not always no everything about each trade they hire. That’s why they hire sub contractors. Sometimes the sub contractors are not up to date with standards…. Inspections & performance testing during construction and at completion is the only way to really control quality control.

Why have a Home Inspection for existing home?

Everyone works very hard to earn the money that pays the bills. What people do not realize how much money is being wasted in leaks out of the home year after year. Problems consist in many different areas in existing homes. With the right test such as a duct leakage test, infrared imaging and detailed inspections we then can evaluate and recommend cost effective improvements. Also it is important to understand that your homes indoor air quality is often worse then outside!

Don’t wait any longer! Contact EarthsavesO2 today for your new or existing home/building needs.

Brook Beierle

EarthsaverO2

Serving Lewiston, Clarkston, Pullman, Moscow/Idaho/Washington

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDER’S!  BUILD ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOMES TODAY!

Being an ENERGY STAR Builder will:

• Increase sales and profits by offering homes that are valued more highly by homebuyers
• Improve customer satisfaction and reduce callbacks by providing a home that has been performance tested.
• Receive Incentives from power company’s /Cooperative marketing funds
• Receive Marketing & promotional materials
• Enhance Reputation as a quality builder of homes that earn the trusted ENERGY STAR label
• List your business on the Northwest and National Energy Star websites
• As a Energy Star builder you will receive incentives from local utilities
• (Tax Credit homes can also be certified. Builder receives a $2000 tax credit for each home)
• (There is also a existing home program called Home Performance with Energy Star that can allow your customers to receive low interest loans from the state of Idaho or Energy Improvement Mortgages from many lending company’s.)

Your customers will:

• Save money on energy costs for years to come
• Have a more comfortable indoor environment with even temperatures from room-to-room
• Contribute to a healthier natural environment and help reduce global warming
• Be eligible for Energy Efficient Mortgages
• Benefits from healthier indoor air resulting from performance-tested duct work and improved more controlled ventilation.
• Have peace of mind knowing their home has been certified by an independent third party
• Have a home that appraises higher then standard code home & a better Resale value

READY TO JOIN ENERGY STAR?

1. There is no cost to partner with EPA’s Energy Star or to use the programs promotional materials.
2. Here’s the partnership process for builders:
3. Fill out partnership agreement.
4. Work with a local Home Energy Rater(EarthsaversO2) to ensure that your homes are designed and built to meet NORTHWEST ENERGY STAR prescriptive path and guidelines.
5. Have your homes inspected, tested & certified by your Home Energy Rater(EarthsaversO2)

TO LEARN MORE CALL: 208-743-2132 or email brook@earthsaverso2.com

Our company will work with Builder in Lewiston, Moscow Idaho & also Clarkston, Pullman Washington. We will also work with builders in the surrounding areas.