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Capital City Construction, LLC
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Energy Audit - For BusinessHome Energy Audit

Serving Tornado, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Do you want to lower your energy bills? Increase your homes resale value? Protect your health? Or just Go Green? We can help! Capital City Construction is your all-inclusive solution to a green home and energy savings. We will thoroughly test your home using specialized testing equipment such as the Blower Door, Duct Blaster and Infrared Camera to create a plan that will protect your family and your wallet. From the Home Energy Audit, to completing the home improvements, to filling out the rebates forms, Capital City Construction will ensure your transition into an energy saving home is as effortless and affordable as possible. Capital City Construction specializes in energy audits of home and commercial buildings. Recommendations can range from improved energy-savings practices, structural improvements, and systems retrofits to energy conservation behavior changes among building occupants. Not sure if you need your home inspected right now? We can help you!!!

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JCS Contracting
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Home Energy Audit

Serving Tornado, WV and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Welcome! Let me be the first to welcome you to the JCS Family! I’m Jeramie, owner/operator of JCS Contracting! From window replacement and roof repair to siding repair and baby proofing! Big or small, WE DO IT ALL!!

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Energy Efficiency Auditing questions, answered by experts

STC (Sound Transmission Class) is a rating that describes how well a building material or assembly blocks airborne sound. A higher STC rating means less noise will pass through the material, providing better sound reduction. This rating system applies to various building components, including windows, doors, flooring, drywall, and insulation.

For context, a typical single-pane window has an STC rating of around 25 (where normal conversations are audible), while a well-sealed, double-pane window can exceed STC 45 (blocking loud speech and most music). It is important to note that for some products, like soundproofing drywall, the STC rating refers to the entire wall system, not just the individual panel.

Additionally, STC ratings are most effective for measuring sound reduction at mid-to-high frequencies, such as human speech, and may not accurately reflect how well a material blocks low-frequency sounds like bass music or thunder. Because of these factors, it is recommended to consult a professional to determine the right STC-rated materials for your specific soundproofing needs.

R-value measures an insulation material's thermal resistance, indicating its ability to resist heat transfer. A higher R-value signifies better insulation performance because the material is more effective at slowing heat flow. The R-value depends on the type, thickness, and density of the insulation material, such as fiberglass, foam, or cellulose. Each inch of insulation typically provides an R-value between 3 and 8. There is no single universal R-value; the optimal choice depends on your climate zone. Colder climates require a much higher R-value than warmer ones to maintain energy efficiency, keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer, and manage costs.

Heat pumps transfer existing heat instead of generating it, using less energy. Compared to baseboard heaters, they can reduce heating costs by up to 50% and provide efficient cooling, lowering electricity bills and carbon footprint.

Wood windows fall in the middle of the window frame materials when it comes to energy efficiency. They’re more insulating than aluminum and vinyl, but they aren’t as efficient as fiberglass or composite frames. If you love the look and lifespan of wood windows and want to maximize efficiency, you can upgrade to double-pane or triple-pane glass and consider window tinting and low-emissivity (low-E) coatings to minimize heat transfer.

Modern windows provide enhanced UV protection, improved heat retention, and cooling efficiency, contributing to overall household energy savings.

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