72% Energy Savings Warranty

Phoenix Systems & Components, Inc. (“Phoenix”) guarantees that homes built with Phoenix Insulating Concrete Forms (PICF) according to published Phoenix construction specifications shall experience at least 72% total annual energy savings (require 28% or less total annual energy consumption) for heating and cooling, compared to the energy consumption required to heat and cool a similar sized and designed home (“comparison home”) having the same energy source and built to the following standards:

1. 2”x4” wood framed walls with R-13 fiberglass batt insulation

2. R-19 fiberglass batt insulation in the floor and roof systems

3. Single-glazed windows with storm windows attached

4. Minimum applicable code efficiency HVAC equipment at the time of its installation

5. A whole-house natural air exchange rate of 0.7 or higher 

Availability – this warranty shall become effective when the home is inspected and passed by an authorized agent of Phoenix as conforming to the Phoenix standards as noted below, and is available for a period of ten (10) years from the date of first occupation on any home constructed, by a builder trained and certified by Phoenix in accordance with the procedures and practices developed by Phoenix, and having these additional features:

• PICF from foundation to eaves.

• High efficiency double-glazed windows (at minimum), the total area of which do not exceed 15% of the conditioned wall area of the home.

• Insulated entry doors.

• Minimum R-40 attic or roof structure insulation.

• Properly sized and maintained HVAC equipment fitted with mechanical heat-recovery air exchanger capability.

• Additionally conforming to CABO and all applicable local building code standards.

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30-Year Dry Basement Wall Warranty

Phoenix Systems & Components, Inc. (“Phoenix”) guarantees that all lower level exterior walls shall remain free from visible moisture for a period of thirty years when built with Phoenix Insulating Concrete Forms (PICF) according to published Phoenix construction specifications.

Availability – this warranty is offered when Phoenix Dry Basement Wall technique is applied by a builder, trained and certified by Phoenix. This warranty shall become effective when the home is inspected and passed as conforming to the above standards by an authorized agent of Phoenix. These additional features are also required:

• All walls and footings must meet or exceed recommended Phoenix installation procedures and the installation and application of the damp proofing membrane or other approved damp-proofing product as per that manufacturer’s instructions.

• All C.A.B.O. and local building codes must also be satisfied.

• Standard drain tile and back-fill procedures must be followed in accordance with Phoenix specifications.

• Guttering and landscaping must conform to acceptable practices.

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