1969 Contemporary Rancher - Columbia, MD

Reason for this Customer Getting the BGE Audit

The customer recently moved to the area from Michigan and knew there had to be a way to improve the comfort and lower the energy bill.

General Profile - 1969 Columbia Rancher

Columbia, MD 1969 Contemporary Rancher Style

Year Built: 1969

Foundation Types: Conditioned basement, crawl space, slab

Typical Homeowner Complaints: Winter drafts, high energy bills, uncomfortable upstairs in summer, low air flow from supply ducts

Usual Insulation Condition: Low to moderate condition with inconsistent levels and incorrect insulation location

Common Insulation Challenges: Crawl spaces are sometimes too low for treatment, attic areas are inaccessible or filled with storage or HVAC ducts

HVAC Ducts: Ducts are often times outside of the envelope - in attics or crawl spaces - due to retrofitting central HVAC systems years after the home was built

Unique Features: Often times these homes have large sloped ceilings with lots of recessed lights creating gateways to the outside.