Home builders
prairieHOUSE works with home builders to achieve building performance targets, reduce call-backs, and increase customer satisfaction.
Services for home builders
EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) labels
A third-party ERS evaluation and label for your house is a powerful marketing tool. It distinguishes your product from others in the market and demonstrates your care and attention to quality. prairieHOUSE can also help identify other green home rebates available to home builders pursuing ERS labels for new construction.
Energy modelling
We use simulation software to predict the energy consumption of a home to identify opportunities for upgrades. prairieHOUSE can answer the question, “What is the most cost-effective way to meet my energy efficiency targets?”
Mechanical equipment sizing and selection
Did you know that most new houses in Manitoba have oversized heating and air conditioning systems? prairieHOUSE can help select correctly sized equipment to reduce capital costs, discomfort, noise, and shortened equipment service life.
Blower door airtightness testing
The airtightness of the building is probably THE most important measure of comfort, efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality. We use a blower door, infrared cameras, smoke pencils, and fog machines to measure airtightness and identify areas that need improvement.
Building forensics
Do you have a home with moisture or air quality issues, or that feels uncomfortable? prairieHOUSE can identify causes and suggest solutions. If you are commissioning ventilation and heating systems, prairieHOUSE will analyze, verify and set and balance flows to ensure the home’s optimal performance and comfort.
General building performance consulting
We can provide both product-neutral analysis and advice to bring better performance and cost-effectiveness to your project.