Whole Home Certification
Whole Home is the set of green building standards that go into every new M/I home. We take the local building code and the standards outlined in Energy Star, then we extend them with our own standards. The result is an independently certified home that’s cost efficient, clean, green and healthy. Our Whole Home standards save our homeowners money and improve the quality of life year ‘round. How do we know they save our homeowners money? They’re independently tested and earn a Home Energy Rating System score…or HERS index that’s used to calculate estimated monthly energy savings. This is such Read morean exciting time for M/I Homes-with the launch of our new interactive Whole Home webpage our buyers are able to see first hand the extend of our Whole Home commitment.
Are you update to date on all the Whole Home offers our homeowners? Take the time to explore our brand new Whole Home Website at Mihomes. Com/wholehome and then afterwards take this short quiz.
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- 1.
What is the M/I Homes average HERS Index in our division?
- A.
70
- B.
52
- C.
100
- D.
65
Correct Answer
D. 65Explanation
*Please Note: Avg HERS Score vary as each house is independently rated. Please choose the closest answer.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the HERS Index average for a home built before 2006?
- A.
70
- B.
58
- C.
130
- D.
60
Correct Answer
C. 130 -
- 3.
Is a higher HERS Index number better or worse?
- A.
Better
- B.
Worse
Correct Answer
B. Worse -
- 4.
The key test used to calculate the HERS Index is done at the Pre-Drywall stage as part of the Thermal Enclosure Checklist?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
Which is NOT an advantage of sealing ductwork?
- A.
Minimizes dust
- B.
Keeps the home humid
- C.
Keeps pollutants out
- D.
Less drafts
Correct Answer
B. Keeps the home humid -
- 6.
Every M/I Home has R-49 blown-in insulation in the ceiling?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
A 2x4 Wall is insulated with ____.
- A.
R-13
- B.
R-15
- C.
R-21
- D.
R26
Correct Answer
A. R-13 -
- 8.
A home with a rating of 58 HERS Index rating saves 30% of monthly utility bills versus an average re-sale home.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
If you have 25 Compact Florescent Lightbulbs in a given home, how much are you saving a year in electricity costs?
- A.
$25
- B.
$75
- C.
$150
- D.
$0
Correct Answer
C. $150 -
- 10.
Which is NOT true about Thermal Camera Imaging?
- A.
It detects bugs and insects
- B.
It locates any leaks from outside
- C.
It located any leaks from the inside
- D.
It is an infrared camera
Correct Answer
A. It detects bugs and insects -
- 11.
The second Third Party testing also makes sure that the punch list from original inspection is complete.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
The Blower Door Test pulls air out of the home at an equivalent of outside wind of
- A.
20 mph
- B.
40 mph
- C.
60 mph
- D.
100 mph
Correct Answer
A. 20 mph -
- 13.
Which is not an advantage of PEX Piping?
- A.
Safety - Pipes are less susceptible to leaks or bursting in cold weather.
- B.
Comfort - Hot water travels faster to showers and faucets.
- C.
Performance - Increases efficiency of your water heater.
- D.
Clean - Less solder and glue joints keeps water cleaner.
Correct Answer
C. Performance - Increases efficiency of your water heater. -
- 14.
The Blower Door Test is used to test:
- A.
The strength of the home's framing
- B.
How well the house is sealed
- C.
The effectiveness of the HVAC system
- D.
The ability to withstand strong winds
Correct Answer
B. How well the house is sealed -
- 15.
A home built to 2006 IECC code has a HERS Rating of ____ ?
- A.
130
- B.
100
- C.
75
- D.
85
Correct Answer
B. 100 -
- 16.
Duct Work is tested by ____ ?
- A.
Local building inspector
- B.
It is not tested
- C.
Pressurizing ducts and conducting a duct blast test
- D.
Thermal Imaging Camera
Correct Answer
C. Pressurizing ducts and conducting a duct blast test -
- 17.
Third Party Raters are ______?
- A.
Locally certified home inspectors
- B.
Independent, RESENT Certified Inspectors
- C.
Licensed contractors
- D.
M/I Employees, Certified by RESENT
Correct Answer
B. Independent, RESENT Certified Inspectors -
- 18.
Low E Glass Reflects less sunlight than regular glass.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 19.
A Whole Home inspection schedule consists of:
- A.
Thermal Barrier Checklist, Blower Door Test & Duct Blaster Test
- B.
HVAC Test, Thermal Barrier Checklist & Blower Door Test
- C.
Thermal Barrier Checklist, Energy Audit, Blower Door Test & Duct Blaster Test
- D.
Energy Audit, Blower Door Test & Duct Blaster Test
Correct Answer
C. Thermal Barrier Checklist, Energy Audit, Blower Door Test & Duct Blaster Test -
- 20.
The Whole Home Website Calculator can:
- A.
Calculate Monthly Payments
- B.
Estimate Energy Costs of a new home
- C.
Estimate Annual Energy Savings
- D.
Estimate HERS Index of M/I home plans
Correct Answer
C. Estimate Annual Energy Savings -
- 21.
The Radiant Roof Barrier offers_____ reflectivity and an increased R-Factor resulting in consistent temperature control and reduced energy consumption.
- A.
55%
- B.
95%
- C.
75%
- D.
65%
Correct Answer
B. 95% -
- 22.
M/I Homes uses paints and sealants that are low VOC. VOCs (or Volatile Organic Compounds) may have adverse health effects.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 23.
What two Government Agencies make up Energy Star?
- A.
Department of Energy & HUD
- B.
Global Affairs & EPA
- C.
Department of Energy & EPA
- D.
Council of Environmental Quality & FHA
Correct Answer
C. Department of Energy & EPA -
- 24.
What does HERS stand for?
- A.
Home Efficiency Rating Standard
- B.
Home Energy Rating System
- C.
Home Energy Reduction System
- D.
Home Efficiency Ratio Standard
Correct Answer
B. Home Energy Rating System -
- 25.
What does the customer receive from Energy Star that assures them that their home has a HERS score that meets Energy Star’s standards?
- A.
Federal Tax Credit
- B.
Rebate on Appliances
- C.
Energy Star Award Plaque
- D.
Energy Star Certificate
Correct Answer
D. Energy Star Certificate -
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