Recent Projects - Island Commons
Island Commons
Chebeague Island
About the House1800’s Cape
Multiple additions Ell added 1990’s 3,620 sf 7 full time residents, plus staff Original Cape Basement with rubble wall foundation Crawlspace with dirt floor Enclosed slopes, flat attic, hatch access Ell Addition Crawlspace with dirt floor, some poly Trussed roof with Flat Attic, hatch access Oil fired Boiler - hot water, cast iron radiators Water heating – indirect storage, off boiler |
Findings and RecommendationsStructural repairs, leaks
Bulk moisture – dirt floors, water seepage, open bulkheads IAQ – central vac exhaust Little to no or ineffective insulation LOTS of air leakage Water heating options Heating system – fine tune operation |
Master Plan - Holistic and Phased ApproachPhase 1 – Building Durability/Water Issues
Phase 5 – Heating System Improvements Results Air Leakage Reduced by 48% – almost half Improved Comfort, IAQ, and Building Durability Minimized ice dam issues Substantially Reduced Heating Costs |