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Rescheck National Construction Index February 2022 Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for February 2022 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 6.2 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $216,427 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
error message Rescheck, Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D
Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to give you a recap of our current error message Rescheck, Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D issues you might run into creating DIY home energy audits. One article on finishing a Rescheck Report that has an error called “Project is not Valid” can be reviewed here. https://www.rescheck.info/2021/10/08/how-to-fix-rescheck-project-is-not-valid-error/ The next article in the Reschexpert blog error series actually deals with a Comcheck Web Projection Factor error that block the user's screen from entering further data. Information on that blog article is below. https://www.rescheck.info/2021/09/24/comcheck-web-projection-factor-error/ The next Rescheck error we see...
Comcheck Article Options
Sometimes here at the Reschexpert blog we focus on Comcheck as well. Today we are doing a digest of our previous Comcheck articles to help you find all our articles concerning Comcheck in one easy to use home energy digest. Our first Comcheck article deals with Comcheck web and Projection Factor error that covers up the end users screen and makes the software unusable mid project. https://www.rescheck.info/2021/09/24/comcheck-web-projection-factor-error/ The next article deals with Comcheck and Comcheck Web tips and tricks https://www.rescheck.info/2021/04/14/rescheck-comcheck-manual-j-manual-s-manual-d-tips-and-tricks/The next article discusses what is the difference between Rescheck and...
Rescheck Versus Manual J (Free Download)
This Rescheck and Manual J comparison was authored by Jobe Leonard of the Reschexpert blog and Rescheck.info. Jobe likes studying energy reporting softwares and presenting the results in written form to help at home energy reporting enthusiasts. Rescheck Versus Manual J (Free Download) Which Energy Report do you need for your construction project? The basic answer will depend on your building department and building code. What is the main difference in Rescheck and Manual J? Rescheck measures the suitability of your building's insulation envelope against your local climate zone and gives you a pass or fail score. Manual J measures the building envelope versus the climate zone and gives you sensible heat...
Free Rescheck Web Is Online (Printable PDF)
Written by: Jobe Leonard creator of Rescheck.info has a passion for all things energy code related. https://www.Rescheck.info Free Rescheck Web Is Online (Printable PDF) Just a quick update as we moved through the day today having Rescheck Web down a majority of the day. Rescheck Web has now been brought back live so if you have any IECC 2018 Reschecks and IECC 2021 Reschecks that you need to complete it is now operating smoothly. We wrote about the Rescheck Web Outage here earlier today So now I have to complete a Rescheck that we had from earlier today so I am going to go to Rescheck Web and do that. You can do so also here Navigate to Rescheck Web If you experience any other Rescheck outages some good...
Rescheck Web Server Port 80 Error
This is a Realtime update on the Department of Energy's Rescheck Web software. This afternoon when logging in I noticed there was an error message instead of the typical software. You can see a copy of that image as the Featured image of this blog post. If you logged in to Rescheck Web today you no doubt witnessed it as well.First, let me say that Rescheck.info is not down, nor are we the owner of Rescheck Web. We use the Department of Energy's fabulous Rescheck software products and try to keep end users and Do It Yourself Rescheck creators abreast of all the latest happenings in Rescheck News and Rescheck information.Basically what this means is that the server is down for maintenance,...
Rescheck National Construction Index January 2022 Reading
Rescheck National Construction Index January 2022 ReadingThe Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for January 2022 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 6.5 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $225,478...
Blank Rescheck PDF Form, Why is my Rescheck Blank?
Blank Rescheck Form, Why is my Rescheck Blank?Today on the Reschexpert blog we will discuss a common issue we see at Rescheck.info. This particular article deals with the Rescheck Software, Rescheck Web and the particular issue of generating a PDF that is blank of all Rescheck details. How do you fix the blank Rescheck and what you can do avoid creating blank Rescheck forms in the future.First, you need to go through and create a Rescheck using Rescheck Web to get on the same level as the starting point as the blog post. After you have done that and your compliance passes you click “Report” in the upper right hand side of the...
IECC 2015 Rescheck vs IECC 2021 Rescheck
This Rescheck comparison was penned by Jobe Leonard. Jobe enjoys finding differences in Rescheck energy codes and expressing them in written form to help others with their Rescheck reporting. Is IECC 2021 and Easier Energy Code than IECC 2015? On paper and in previous simulations we have ran on Rescheck.info and the Reschexpert blog we found some locations to be almost unpassable with any amount of insulation using IECC 2021. However, we do believe that sometimes the Rescheck Software formats of Rescheck Web and Rescheck Desktop are calibrated on the fly to make the programs perform better. We can evidence by the fact that Rescheck Desktop is updated with new versions each year and Rescheck Web is...
Create 2009 Wisconsin Rescheck With Heat Loss on Coverpage WUDC 2009
Written by Jobe Leonard of Rescheck.info. Jobe enjoys all things related to Rescheck reporting and the study of home energy audit softwares like Rescheck, Comcheck, and Manual J. Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to show you how to use almost a 15 year old Rescheck software. We have plenty of interest in Wisconsin Reschecks. An older version of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Rescheck actually puts the heat loss data right on the cover page of the Rescheck. Even though this software has long been retired and marked obsolete there are still building departments in Wisconsin that demand it and will not pass a building permit without a copy of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code using the Rescheck Software...
Rescheck Trust
Today's article on everything related to Rescheck Energy Reports deals with Rescheck Trust. Rescheck Trust, who should you trust with your Rescheck? Why trust is necessary for having your Rescheck created properly?So you create a plan with the perfect sized doors, windows, closets, halls, and closets, but what about the insulation values of the ceiling, walls, windows, doors, and foundation of your new home? Eventually if your home follows a newer energy code someone will have to review the insulation envelope of your structure to make sure that it remains comfortable on the harshest of days for your climate zone. You may not realize it but you have many different options on who you can trust to...
Rescheck Authority
"Rescheck Authority"Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to discuss who has the Rescheck Authority. Authority is defined as a right to command orders, execute decisions, and demand obedience. I will start off by saying that Rescheck.info is just a small time independent Rescheck Service and we are in no way a Rescheck Authority. We made a quick list of the organizations that we see having the most authority over Rescheck Software, Rescheck Energy Codes, and Rescheck Reports for building permits.One major authority on Reschecks is the Department of Energy. With over 100,000 dependent and actual employees and the most funding they are one of the major Rescheck Authorities. Although only a very...
Rescheck Expertise
Today on the Reschexpert blog post about Rescheck energy reports and Rescheck service we will discuss with you the topic of Rescheck Expertise. Expertise is defined as advanced level skills in a particular field. In terms of Rescheck knowing about energy codes, Rescheck softwares, building department quirks, and Rescheck Troubleshooting might all qualify you as a Rescheck expert. With advanced free softwares available from the Department of Energy becoming a Rescheck Expert is easier than ever. If you want to sharpen your Rescheck Expertise as a Do It Yourself Rescheck creator we have some easy to use Rescheck suggestions below.Know your energy codesEarlier Rescheck article on Energy CodesThe...
Where is the Nearest Rescheck Service?
Today's installment of Reschexpert blog, the blog on Rescheck has to do with finding a Rescheck service that is near your construction site, or Where is the Nearest Rescheck Service. Proximity can be helpful with dealing energy reports so you might prefer a Rescheck service that is familiar with your local area, energy codes, and building department.So how do you go about finding a Rescheck Service, and what if you want a Rescheck Near Me? First, a key to every Rescheck is knowing where your jobsite is. Each specific jobsite entered into Rescheck software has multiple purposes. First the jobsite address tells you what energy code should be applied to a Rescheck. Next, the jobsite address acts on...
Rescheck Wall Error
Today on this episode of the ever popular Reschexpert blog we want to discuss a recent error we ran across while troubleshooting a project in Rescheck Web. If you like finding and fixing errors on Rescheck projects then this will be a great blog post for you.The error that we found in Rescheck Web comes after you pass the ceiling section. Once you enter into the wall section of Rescheck Web to locate this error you must enter your Rescheck Wall data into Rescheck Web. Once you have entered your Rescheck Wall data into the Rescheck Wall Section and clicked save the error will come to light.As you notice from the starred section in our Rescheck Graphic the area that should be named Walls is called...
When Is A Rescheck Required?
Welcome to the Reschexpert blog. Today on the top How To Rescheck blog we want to discuss with you, When is a Rescheck Required? An in depth journey into a building inspector's decision as to require a Rescheck Energy Report, or not. Your project can hinge on many things during current construction market conditions. Supply shortages, Labor gaps, Budget overruns, Site access issues, and permit denials are all common road blocks along the road to building an alteration, addition, or new construction project. Today we want to discuss when a Rescheck is required, and what you can do about it.A Rescheck energy report is a PDF or printed report that is generated by free software available from the...
Can I Do A Rescheck Myself?
Can I Do A Rescheck Myself? An in depth discussion of who should provide the Rescheck on a Construction project and if you can use a Do It Yourself Rescheck. This rendition of the Reschexpert blog wants to focus on the DIY Rescheck creator and just who exactly that should be. At Rescheck.info we like to bring you in depth Rescheck tutorials, Rescheck error fixes, and general everyday discussion of how Rescheck Energy reports are being throughout building departments throughout the world.The main idea behind Rescheck is that it can be used to bring all the applicable parties together as they plan the energy efficiency of a new construction, addition, or alteration. This means the architect,...
How To Use Rescheck
How To Use RescheckIn this blog post of the Reschexpert blog we are going to answer our users questions on How to Use Rescheck. People are assigned the task to creating, acquiring, or procuring a Rescheck for many different reasons. You might be building an alteration of an existing home. There could be an addition you would like to build on your growing family's home, or maybe you are building a new construction. Regardless of the type of construction the Rescheck Energy Report is becoming universally accepted as the key to moving past the energy code portion of your building permit.So how do you use Rescheck? Rescheck Web and Rescheck Desktop of softwares that are free to use. They are...
2022 Price List www.Rescheck.info
This is our pricing structure for 2022. We hope you enjoy our updated price list for the construction season of 2022. We look forward to working with you on Rescheck, Comcheck, Manual J, Manual S, and Manual D. Our Price list is below. Email order confirmation number, PDF plans, jobsite address, and square footage to service@rescheck.info and we will get you taken care of. Pre Paid for your Order Price List Rescheck Residential Energy Report Service $79 Manual J Heat Loss Calculation Service $79Manual S Equipment Sizing Calculation Service $79Manual D Duct Sizing Calculation Service $99Comcheck Commercial Energy Report Service can be found at www.Comcheck.net starts at $149Pay when the Energy...
Rescheck Maximum Square Footage
Well as we discuss everything Rescheck let's take a look at an a Rescheck Web software feature that I found yesterday while Reschecking a a rather large structure. Many people have wanted to know what the largest structure that is that Rescheck can accommodate. We went through the numbers using a Sample Rescheck and came up with the answer. Put on your thinking cap and get ready to find out what the maximum square footage is that you can enter into Rescheck.When poking around Rescheck Web sometimes you find abnormalities or brick walls that red screen your project and will not let you go any longer. When you find something like this take a screen shot and email it to service@rescheck.info and...
How to Perform a Rescheck
How to Perform a RescheckToday on the Reschexpert blog we want to look into a question we get all the time on the blog. How to Perform a Rescheck? We know some easy ways to get the DIY Rescheck creators started so let us give you some simple instructions to help you get your first Rescheck started based on our Rescheck Service experience.Your initial setup is going to be much like when you build a house. You need a good foundation. The foundation of any Rescheck is having a good set of plans. We always suggest that you get a full size set of paper plans. This has multiple purposes. A full size set of plans for Reschecking is easier because you can write data on the actual pages, you can...
A Rescheck is What?
Many people arrive there at the Rescheck.info homepage and Reschexpert blog for one single reason, they want to know just what a Rescheck is. The Department of Energy have done amazing work creating Rescheck Web and Rescheck Desktop softwares and answering all different types of questions about Rescheck reports and exactly what they are. We offer a Rescheck service and in the end we end up helping a large number of contractors, architects, engineers, subcontractors, building departments, and building officials answer outlier questions about what a Rescheck is, and how it can be used to improve their construction projects.The easiest way to think of a Rescheck is a that it is a report that...
How to Pass a Rescheck
Written by Jobe Leonard of Rescheck.info. Jobe enjoys all things related to Rescheck reporting and the study of home energy audit softwares like Rescheck, Comcheck, and Manual J. Most readers want to know one thing when they visit the Reschexpert blog. How to pass a Rescheck. We want to give you some simple ideas to help you answer this question in your own mind before you get started using either Rescheck Web or Desktop to create your DIY Rescheck. So read along as we discuss some Rescheck basics that will help you pass your Rescheck. The first thing you should do to pass your Rescheck is talk to your building department. You need to ask them 2 questions. What building code do I need to use for my...
Considerations For Your Next Rescheck
Welcome to the Reschexpert blog. Today we want to discuss some considerations you might want to take into account if you have not created a Rescheck in a while. Many builders, contractors, homeowners may be building 1 or 2 homes every 12-18 months so some of the most recent changes and updates to Rescheck software (Rescheck Desktop and Rescheck Web) could go unnoticed until it is too late. Lets take a look at those belowThe first item we have is the Red Slab Error message. In the simplest terms let me explain what this means. In the past you have been able to increase insulation in other areas to compensate for areas with less insulation. This statement no longer applies to slab foundations. If...
Rescheck Update
Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to give you a quick update on Rescheck and Comcheck softwares and what we see in the near term for energy codes as we approach the upcoming construction seasonThe most important addition to Rescheck Web has been IECC 2021. We are continually seeing more areas switch to the IECC 2021 and trying to help those jurisdictions with the difficulties of the adoptions. One way we can do this is be generating reports for IECC 2015, IECC 2018 and IECC 2021 to compare the differences in passing or failing scores. This allows building officials to see the true impact of the IECC 2021 Rescheck as it pertains to their local code.Other news the ASHRAE Codes Conference is...
Rescheck National Construction Index December 2021 Reading
Rescheck National Construction Index December 2021 ReadingThe Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for December 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 6.4 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $224,721...
3 Rescheck Tips
Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to help DIY and at Home Rescheck creators with some easy tips to make their next Rescheck Residential energy auditor easier, faster, and more efficient than ever. Learning a new software like Rescheck Desktop or Rescheck Web can always present difficulties as you learn the intricacies of a new interface. We want to soften the blow so you can take from our extensive Rescheck knowledge stores and use it to better your own project.The first tip we can give you when starting a new Rescheck is to use a full size set of plans. Having a set of paper plans in front of you to complete your Rescheck will allow you to obtain every detail you need from the plan. PDF...
Rescheck Energy Codes
Today on the Reschexpert blogs we want to discuss which energy codes are available in the current builds of Rescheck Web and Rescheck Desktop. We have many emails asking about which software that can be used for specific codes so making an easy to use list for you to access via the Reschexpert blog seemed like the right thing to do. So we went ahead and made it and here it is.Rescheck Web is the Department of Energy's online based Rescheck software portal that allows you to create Rescheck reports anywhere that you have an internet connection. This is the most robust and most commonly updated form of Rescheck software and also subsequently contains the largest number of code options. Whenever...
Rescheck Review
Today on Reschexpert blog as we look at the upcoming construction season we want to give you some basic steps for creating your own Rescheck Free of charge. We created this entire site for DIY Rescheck creators so we know that you do not have time to keep up with all the latest Rescheck Software changes with the Department of Energy.The first step when creating your at home Rescheck is to decide which software you will use.Rescheck Desktop Download will be based on the hard drive of your personal or work computer. It lacks some of the latest codes so make sure that the code you prefer to use is available in the latest download. If you need to download Rescheck Desktop software for free you can...
Rescheck Help
Written by Jobe Leonard of Rescheck.info. Jobe enjoys all things related to Rescheck reporting and the study of home energy audit softwares like Rescheck, Comcheck, and Manual J. Rescheck Help Today we want to discuss a common need of our readers and that is needing help with a Rescheck, or Rescheck Help. They may also be needing assistance with other energy reports for building permit like Manual J, Manual S, Manual D, or Comcheck. We can also provide help for those as well. The reason that energy reports for building permits require help is that there is no set method on how to learn the preparation of these reports. The main thing that you need to become proficient is time and practice. Doing Reschecks on...
Rescheck Examples
One thing that contractors, architects, engineers, our competitors, and building inspectors love to look at on www.Rescheck.info is our plethra of Rescheck Examples. We took the time to complete a complex Rescheck database of sample Reschecks so that users could have a free to use reference when creating their own Free DIY Rescheck.When we started creating our database we wanted to make sure that we included all the codes that were available in both Rescheck Web and Desktop. These Rescheck sample include, but are not limited to:IECC 2009 Rescheck ExampleIECC 2012 Rescheck ExampleIECC 2015 Rescheck ExampleIECC 2018 Rescheck ExampleIECC 2021 Rescheck ExampleUtah Rescheck ExampleTexas Rescheck...
Rescheck National Construction Index November Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for November 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 6.7 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $217,032 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
What is a Rescheck?
What is a RescheckA common question heard on the Reschexpert blog will be discussed in today's issue. What is a Rescheck? We hear this all the time so we thought it was time to bring the subject to light.What is a Rescheck surfaces often and the most basic answer is that a Rescheck is the end product of a Department of Energy Software that measures your insulation, glazing efficiency, and building components and compares them to your local climate zone, giving you a pass or fail score.A Rescheck is created using one of two softwares both created by the Department of Energy. The web based version is called Rescheck Web and any projects that you create will be stored on the Cloud somewhere in a...
Rescheck National Construction Index October Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for October 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 6.9 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $224,458 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
Rescheck Example
Rescheck ExampleOne of the questions we see everyday on the Reschexpert blog is a reader asking for a Rescheck Example. Today on the Reschexpert blog we are are going to show you how to obtain a Rescheck example.Reschecks are created using one of two software packages set out by the Department of Energy. Rescheck Web is an online portal that stores your Rescheck projects on the cloud. Rescheck Desktop is a desktop based suite of Rescheck software that will store your Rescheck projects on your local hard drive. Once your calculations are computed they are stored in an RCK file. Once this RCK file is rendered to a PDF, signed, and dated it can be used as a Rescheck...
Rescheck National Construction Index September Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for September 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 7.1 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $231,357 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
How to Fix Rescheck Project Is Not Valid Error
Presented by Jobe Leonard from Rescheck.info and the Reschexpert blog. Jobe's mission is to help others correct their Rescheck errors both on Rescheck software and on paper. Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to discuss how to fix a common error that I see on Rescheck Reports. This is lovingly referred to as the "Project not Valid" Rescheck Error. This error in the Department of Energy's Rescheck Web software can stop your construction project dead in its' tracks. So, I will show you how to fix it quickly and easily. You are working along on a Rescheck and have all your data entered. You are ready to shove off of the desk for the day and relax a little. You hit the Save button your Rescheck Web...
Sample IECC 2021 Rescheck (2024)
Jobe Leonard wrote this review of the IECC 2021 Rescheck. He is a zealot of both Rescheck Web and Rescheck Desktop and loves sharing what he has learned on the Reschexpert blog and Rescheck.info. Today on the Reschexpert blog as we continue to work on projects with the Department of Energy's new IECC 2021 Rescheck available in Rescheck Web Software (but not in Rescheck Desktop Software), we have been asked to provide a sample of an IECC 2021 Rescheck. The Rescheck below is climate zone 3. Some interesting facts about the switchover is that I started using IECC 2015 and this project passed by about 1% in IECC 2015. It used R38 ceiling, R15 walls, and R0 in the slab. Once I switched over to IECC 2021, the...
IECC 2021 Rescheck
This blog post was penned by Rescheck.info, Reschexpert blog, and Author Jobe Leonard. Jobe enjoys studying Rescheck softwares Rescheck Web and Rescheck Desktop and helping others understand when updates occur. Today on the Reschexpert blog we wanted to discuss some hot off the press Rescheck news. When working a Rescheck this morning in Rescheck Web I realized that IECC 2021 had been added to Rescheck Web. This means you can now create a 2021 Rescheck in Rescheck Web. So I immediately did, and here is what I found. I started my Rescheck Web 2021 Rescheck experiment by creating a make believe project. I first ran the project using IECC 2015. I then ran the project using IECC 2018. Finally, I...
Why Manual J and Manual S is Important for a Construction Project?
Why Is a Manual J and Manual S important for your Construction Project?On this version of the Reschexpert blog we want to discuss with you why it is essential to have a Manual J and Manual S in addition to a Rescheck on a construction project.Whether you are building a new construction, addition, or alteration having the information provided on a Manual j or Manual s can prove essential. A manual j measures your homes heat gain and loss and the manual s takes this heat gain and loss information and translates it into the size of your actual unit.Both Manual J and Manual S operate using your local climate data. So the weather in the closest proximity to your jobsite is used to create your energy...
Comcheck Web Projection Factor Error
Blog post by Jobe Leonard for the Reschexpert blog and Rescheck.info. He enjoys finding and fixing Comcheck errors and explaining the fixes to others. Welcome to the Reschexpert blog and thanks for reading. Well maybe we should call it the Comchexpert blog because this post deals mainly with the Department of Energy's Comcheck Web program for commercial structures instead of their Rescheck Web software for residential construction projects. Today I want to talk about an error that I have been working around for years on Comcheck Web. This error happens when I access Comcheck Web using a laptop, multiple brands and configurations. When I use a Desktop unit or multi screen setup the problem is non existent....
Rescheck National Construction Index August Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for August 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 7.9 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $288,725 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
Red Rescheck Slab Warning Message Rescheck Web
Jobe Leonard wrote this blog post for Rescheck.info and the Reschexpert blog. He believes that helping others understand errors within Rescheck Web and Rescheck Desktop is a key responsibility. Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to discuss a current development in the way that Rescheck Web Operates. When opening Rescheck Web earlier this week many users noticed a new message on their Reschecks that is the color red and explains some details about how slabs will be treated. We want to look at this message in depth and discuss what it means for Architects, Engineers, Designers, Homeowners, and Contractors as they create Reschecks in the future. The new message displayed on Rescheck Web Rescheck Reports...
How to do a Rescheck
How to do a RescheckToday on the Reschexpert blog we want to talk to you about a very common questions we see on the Rescheck Help Line. That questions is how do I do a Rescheck?Basically if you want to start creating Reschecks the number one resource you are going to need is time. We suggest that it takes a new Rescheck creator about 10-14 of study, software exercise, and practice to create their first correct Rescheck. If you have this amount of time, carry on.The next thing you are going to need is a computer and an internet connection. For ease of use and availability of IECC 2018 we are going to suggest you use Rescheck Web from the Department of Energy's website to learn how to Rescheck.Once...
Rescheck National Construction Index July Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for July 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 7.8 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $278,127 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
Rescheck National Construction Index June Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for June 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 8.3 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $285,621 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
Energy Report For Building Permit
Written by Jobe Leonard of Rescheck.info. Jobe enjoys all things related to Rescheck reporting and the study of home energy audit softwares like Rescheck, Comcheck, and Manual J. Energy Report For Building Permit Today we want to discuss the commonly used phrase of Energy Report for Building Permit and see what the totality of the statement entails. Many people come to us each day needing an Energy Report for a Building Permit so shedding light on which reports this might involve could prove helpful to both beginning and expert level home energy report creators. The types of Energy Reports for Building Permit are as follows: Rescheck: This type of report was designed by the Department of Energy and they...
Rescheck National Construction Index May Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for May 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 8.0 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $281,989 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
Rescheck Pass, Rescheck Fail
In today's issue of the Reschexpert blog we will look at who has the final say, if my Rescheck will work or not. In construction there are many players. The homeowner, the engineer, the architect, the contractor, the subs, and the building inspector. So which one of these key players has the final say as to whether they will accept your Rescheck or not? We see this question on a daily basis. My Rescheck passes, but the the building department is asking us to change an item, who has the final say? In this instance it is hard to levy a guess, but I tend to think that the building inspector and building department who have jurisdiction of the jobsite address being Reschecked would have the final word...
Google Nest Thermostat Current Temp Tutorial
Today on the Reschexpert blog we are doing more research and development. I want to tell you a little bit more about my Google Nest Thermostat and Nest Temp Sensor Setup instructions from earlier this year and show you how to go through and save some more energy using the same system.Basically, this would work for system setups in the summer or winter, but would easiest to program on days when the system is running frequently. What you need to look for initially is the room in your home that gets cooler than the other rooms in the summer (in the winter you would look for the warmest room). In my case, it is the Kitchen. What I do is go into the Google Nest app, and click the gear in the upper...
Windmill AC Installation Guide UnBoxing (Free PDF)
Jobe Leonard scribed this blog post on the Reschexpert blog. He is a fan of energy efficient cooling technology and the owner of Rescheck.info Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to bring you another segment of our HVAC industry product roundup. To read our previous article on Google Nest Thermostat and Google Nest Temperature sensors Click Here. Today we are going to open, unbox, and install a Windmill AC unit. I have always been intrigued by the product and the WIFI connectivity so I decided to purchase and install one for a friend to test the functionality of the machine and the Windmill AC APP. Seeing as how there are not many blog posts or videos available on installing the Windmill AC unit I thought...
Residential Energy Savings from IECC 2021 Rescheck Shocking
Preliminary Residential Energy Savings from IECC 2021 Energy Code Might Shock YouThe newest release from the Department of Energy on the IECC 2021 has been on our minds ever since the release of the statement. At the Reschexpert blog we try to keep up to date on all the latest energy code findings for home energy audit creators, architects, engineers, homeowners and contractors.One important note is that the IECC 2021 is not available in Rescheck Web or Rescheck Desktop. We do not have a preliminary estimate as to when they will launch, and will just leave the guessing to others. We will let you know when the IECC 2021 Rescheck is available, but with many states just now modifying to IECC 2015...
Rescheck National Construction Index April Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for April 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 7.1 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $271,412 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
DOE Announces 2021 Energy Codes Conference
Welcome to the Reschexpert blog. On today's edition we want to discuss the announcement of the 2021 National Energy Codes Conference.This time last year the energy audit world was buzzing about the postponement and eventual rescheduling of the conference to the fall. Although the 2020 National Energy Code Conference was virtual my personal opinion is that it was one of the best ever. If you would like to see some highlights from that then you can here.For the 2021 conference it will again be virtual, which I, and many Reschexpert blog readers truly appreciate. Travel is nice but in a hot construction year like 2021 the Reschecks do not stop just simply because you leave town for continued...
Rescheck Login
Published by Jobe Leonard from Rescheck.info and the Reschexpert blog. Jobe Leonard believes in empowering others to create their own Reschecks and offers free Rescheck tutorials like the one below. Today's version of the Reschexpert blog we want to discuss with you how to log in to Rescheck. Or another way of saying it would be the Rescheck Login. Basically whether you even need a Rescheck Login or not will depend on which type of Rescheck software that you choose to use. There are two types of Rescheck software. One of them being used on your computer's hard drive is called Rescheck Desktop. The next version is served on the cloud by the Department of Energy and this software is called Rescheck Web. Both...
Rescheck Thoughts
Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to discuss items as they pertain to Rescheck, Rescheck Web, Your Rescheck Login, Rescheck Examples, and just exactly what is a Rescheck?What is a Rescheck? Well, your building department has apparently requested a Rescheck on your new construction, addition, or alteration. Simply put, a Rescheck is the creation of the Department of Energy and their innovative software programs. It takes the insulation values from your ceiling, walls, windows, doors, and foundation and compares them to your local climate zone. This gives you a pass or fail score and some ideas how to improve areas of your home that may not meet or exceed the IECC code your jobsite falls...
Rescheck National Construction Index March Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for March 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 7.2 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $278,548 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
Rescheck, Comcheck, Manual J, Manual S, Manual D Tips and Tricks
Today on the Reschexpert blog we want to talk to you about how to get your project moving forward quickly in this busy construction market. Many people still plan to build this year and that means having everything in order including your Rescheck, Comcheck, Manual J, Manual D, and Manual S.Put your jobsite address on your plans.This is rule number one of your design tasks. Before you move a bathroom, extend the guest room, trim from the budget, just simply put your jobsite address on your plans. It seems obvious but we receive plenty of submissions that we are left guessing as to where the homes will be built. I do have the ability to research phone numbers, tax records, and IP addresses that...
Rescheck Services
Today on the Reschexpert blog I want to talk to you about Rescheck Services and what they are. Thanks for reading the Reschexpert blog and I hope you enjoy this discussion.When you go to complete a Rescheck you have a choice of using Rescheck Web or Rescheck Desktop depending on the IECC code and personal preference. You also have the option of allowing your architect, your builder, yourself, or a Rescheck Service create your Rescheck.When your engineer, contractor, or yourself controls the Rescheck you control the entire process. Including changes and modifications if the building department tells you that your Rescheck was created incorrectly.When you use a Rescheck Service like Rescheck.info we...
Rescheck National Construction Index February Reading
The Reschexpert blog uses data received on the plethora of projects it undertakes across the country to create a nationally recognized construction index based on 3 components.Number of Construction StartsAverage Value of Construction StartsAverage Square Footage of Construction StartsWe do this in order to provide our wide database of architects, engineers, contractors, competing Rescheck providers, home owners, and industry professionals a key metric of national new project statistics.The nationwide reading for February 2021 is as follows:Number of Construction Starts: 7 on (1-10 scale)Average Value of Construction Starts: $269,782 (Average turnkey dollar value)Average Square Footage of...
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