REScheck Reports for Energy Code Compliance
Fast, Accurate, and Ready for Permitting
At Elements Design Group, we provide quick and reliable REScheck reports to help builders, contractors, architects, and homeowners meet residential energy code requirements. Whether you’re working on a new custom home or remodeling an existing structure, our REScheck services ensure your plans align with IECC standards—and get approved the first time.
What Is a REScheck?
A REScheck is a report that verifies whether a residential building meets minimum energy efficiency requirements. It’s most commonly used to demonstrate compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and is required in many jurisdictions before construction can begin.
Our REScheck documentation includes a detailed breakdown of:
- Insulation values
- Window and door performance (U-factor, SHGC)
- Building envelope data (walls, ceilings, foundations)
- Heating and cooling equipment efficiency
- Climate zone adjustments
We calculate and generate your REScheck using DOE-approved software and tailor every submission to match your local building department's format.
What’s Included in Our Manual J Service
- Full REScheck PDF report, ready for submittal
- Pass/fail compliance summary
- Climate zone data and assumptions
- IECC code version matching your jurisdiction
- Supporting documentation (materials, R-values, U-factors)
- Fast turnaround as early as 1–2 business days
- Two revisions included
Why Builders Choose Our REScheck Services
- Prepared by experienced HVAC and energy compliance professionals
- Customized for each state, climate zone, and permit office
- Infiltration and ventilation assumptions
- Fast delivery to keep your project on track
- Seamless coordination with HVAC load calculations if needed
- Residential new builds, additions, or envelope retrofits
Bundle and Save Time
Need HVAC reports too? We offer complete design packages:
Why Choose Our HVAC System Design Services?
Licensed HVAC system designers
Professionally trained and certified to deliver accurate, code-compliant designs.
Easy-to-read reports for permit approvals
Formatted for quick review by inspectors and permit officials — no confusion, no delays.
Fast turnaround and friendly communication
Get responsive support and designs delivered in days, not weeks.
Residential and custom home specialists
Tailored HVAC layouts and load calculations for single-family and custom builds.
ACCA Manual J, D, and S compliant
All designs follow the latest ACCA standards for system sizing and airflow.
Trusted by contractors and homeowners
We support builders and homeowners nationwide with practical, permit-ready designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
A REScheck is used to prove your building meets energy efficiency standards as required by IECC. It’s typically submitted with permit applications for new residential construction, additions, and renovations.
It ensures your insulation, window performance, and HVAC efficiency meet or exceed minimum code requirements.
Yes—technically, anyone can generate a REScheck using the DOE’s online tool. But the process requires accurate input values, a deep understanding of IECC, and familiarity with your local building department’s expectations.
That’s why most contractors and homeowners choose to hire a professional—to avoid delays, rejections, and costly mistakes.
Manual J is calculated using a formula that factors in your building’s unique characteristics:
- Square footage of each room
- Building orientation and shading
- R-values of walls, floors, and ceilings
- Window and door U-values and SHGC
- Infiltration rate
- Internal gains (lighting, appliances, people)
The total result gives you BTU/hr loads for both heating and cooling, which guides equipment sizing (Manual S) and duct design (Manual D).
Typically, a designer, builder, or HVAC professional completes the REScheck report. At Elements Design Group, we handle everything from plan analysis to final report delivery—ensuring your REScheck is accurate, code-aligned, and submittal-ready.
- Manual J: Calculates the home’s heating and cooling load based on building design.
- REScheck: Verifies energy efficiency compliance based on insulation, windows, and equipment.
Manual J is about system sizing. REScheck is about code compliance.
Many projects require both—we can bundle them for faster approvals.
You’ll likely need a REScheck if:
- You’re building a new home in an IECC-enforcing state
- Your local building department requires proof of energy compliance
- You’re remodeling, adding square footage, or upgrading the envelope
- You’re applying for energy-efficient certification (Energy Star, HERS, etc.)
- You’re building a new home in an IECC-enforcing state
Submit Your REScheck with Confidence
No more guesswork, rejections, or delays. Our REScheck reports are fast, accurate, and tailored to your local code requirements.
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(480) 696-1060