Page 2 - Attic Space News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

All clear. the team is concerned about this house. >> it's shut erred up, in relatively good condition. they could have ridden the storm out. we're going to try to hail, if they don't hear us we'll make the decision to go inside. >> before going inside they test the air with a carbon monoxide meter and one to test electricity. and one to look inside an attic space if need be. >> once we get in, we're going to minimize damage. fire and rescue. >> fire and rescue. >> anybody in here? >> reporter: in the end they don't find anyone inside. yet the disturbing smell in this northbound neighborhood

Homes this way. ♪ tyler jones -- he's the founder and owner of blue heron. he's involved every step of the way. so, tyler, this is one that's under construction here, and, in this case, which is probably unusual, you're the developer, you're the contractor, you're the architect completely, right? >> yes. blue heron's really unique in that regard. we're full-service, and that whole integrated service is what really sets us apart, and it helps us to achieve this level of technology, 'cause there's a lot of planning that goes into developing net-zero homes. >> one of the most critical things is...

Ceiling and the attic space is ventilated. all your heating and cooling duct work goes through the space that is not part of the building envelope. we do what's called the cocoon system, we bring the insulation up to the roofline and used closed foam on the roof. the entire building is insulated. that way all of our heating and cooling systems are within this insulated cocoon and that's a big deal for the efficiency of the overall home. we let people pick and choose how energy efficient they want their home to be. >> you give them options? >> yes. we give them all kinds of options. it's really...

It's called net zero, and the folks designed and built some really beautiful homes this way. tooil jones, he is the founder and owner of blue herron wresh is involved every step of the way. >> this is one that's you should construction. in this case which is probably unusual, you are the developer. you are the contractor. ♪ >> one of the most critical things is sealing the house completely so no air leaks in or out. that involves use spray on insulation and choosing the right windows and doors. >> the insulation of the typical home stops when it gets to the ceiling, and then the attic space ...