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How it Works
Use the online 'Insta-quote' to generate an automated quote
Use the on-line order form to submit your project requirements and a .pdf of your plans
You will receive an email with a download link when the order is complete
Click on the link in the email, make payment and the Energy Compliance Forms will automatically download
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Now better choices for you at checkout
Happy New Year! Our New Year gift to you.. better payment gateways. In addition to PayPal, you can now choose to process your payments with us using your prefered credit card or banking debit card. All payments with us are on encryped and PCI-compliant to ensure your sensitive information is protected, and that your credit Read more about Now better choices for you at checkout[…]
New Florida Building Code Provisions coming into effect
The Florida Building Commission has ratified additional building code provisions which shall soon govern all building permits issued. Here’s a summary of some of the additional Florida Building Code (FBC) provisions that will be going into effect soon (possibly as soon as July 1st – check with your local building department): Enforcement of the FBC requirement for two fire Read more about New Florida Building Code Provisions coming into effect[…]
Get a quote and order your Energy Forms (calcs) before you even leave the job site
Tired of wondering if what your paying for Energy Forms is the same as the next guy? Well use our on line ‘Insta-quote’ system to get the same pricing for your job as everybody else. Our pricing isn’t a moving target – standardized pricing, computed and sent to your email inbox in seconds. Want the job Read more about Get a quote and order your Energy Forms (calcs) before you even leave the job site[…]
New Codes require more attic insulation…but there’s no room
As most of us are finding out since July 1st, the new building codes are more stringent, requiring greater energy efficiency. Simply translated – this means higher construction cost. Now even higher insulation values are needed to demonstrate energy compliance – and for attics, this can be a real challenge. While batt or blown insulation Read more about New Codes require more attic insulation…but there’s no room[…]
Get Instant Quotes for Energy Forms & Manual D
Kalos is the only Florida Energy Compliance Form provider providing instant quotes for your permit needs. Access our on-line ‘insta-quote’ system from your mobile phone or PC and obtain an automated quote for your projects, delivered instantly to your email in-box within seconds! Try it out! Click here.
Super-insulated energy efficient homes may require less a/c tonnage, but what about air flow?
Adoption of new energy efficiency codes have moved the industry toward the construction of super-insulated homes. In theory this should mean that a super-insulated home should require a smaller air conditioning unit when compared to a home of equivalent size that is not super-insulted. Right? Well, the answer is – maybe. Industry air conditioning equipment Read more about Super-insulated energy efficient homes may require less a/c tonnage, but what about air flow?[…]
How the new Florida Building Energy Codes are going to effect you $$
According to the International Code Council (ICC), on June 30th, you will be permitting all your Florida construction under the new 5th addition of the Florida Building Code. Here’s summary of the energy related changes to the code that will likely effect your cost to build: 1. More High-efficacy lighting required: now 75% instead of Read more about How the new Florida Building Energy Codes are going to effect you $$[…]
Taking the guess work out of the home renovation $$
It’s amazing what apps are available now with smart phones. One of best ones recently available for those of us in the construction industry, is the thermal imaging app (or infrared camera app) now available for Android & iOS phones. The app works with a plug-in device. By the way, it’s not free, but I think Read more about Taking the guess work out of the home renovation $$[…]
Holiday Discount on Commercial Energy Forms
Our holiday gift to you – now thru January 1st, 2015, receive $20 off your next order of Florida commercial energy forms when you use our on-line order form. Here’s how it works:
Construction Savings & High Performance Windows
There’s money to be saved with selecting your high performance windows without significantly impacting energy performance. With regards to energy, window design in Florida means keeping solar heat gain out High performance windows achieve this by applying a low emissivity coating (low-E) to the inner glass pane of a double pane system to reflect the Read more about Construction Savings & High Performance Windows[…]