Summary

• The REScheck prescriptive package approach is the simplest compliance approach and involves selecting a package of insulation and window requirements from a list of packages developed for a specific climate zone. This approach, for the pre-defined packages, involves: 1) meeting all general requirements, 2) calculating the glazing area percentage, 3) looking up your climate zone, 4) finding a package that works for you, and 4) completing the worksheet.

• The REScheck software approach is the most flexible approach and allows trade offs between all building envelope components and heating and cooling equipment efficiencies. This approach involves: 1) meeting all general requirements, 2) knowing the gross areas of the building envelope components, 3) entering the building information into the software, and 4) printing and signing the Compliance Report and Inspection Checklist.

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