Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh and E3 collaborate to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in this Chartiers Ave home rehabilitation. Additional and modified elements of the scope of work for this development include:
Hot water heat pump in place of a storage gas hot water heater
High performance, U-value 0.2 three-pane windows, in place of a lesser efficiency windows
Insulation and air sealing in attic slopes, flats and knee walls
New framing and insulation for gabble walls in the attic in this all brick home
Attic HVAC needs supplied by a heat pump in place of proposed electric baseboard heating
Larger gutters to reduce likelihood of moisture in the basement