Tagged: hers rating
6 articles we've published with this tag.
- What a NatHERS or HERS rating actually assumes about your climate fileNatHERS and HERS ratings run on averaged climate data, not this year's weather. Here's why that matters and what it can't predict.By Ben Sorensen
- What your NatHERS or HERS rating assumes about how you'll live in the houseNatHERS and HERS ratings model a standardised occupant, not your family. Here's what that assumption actually covers and why it matters.By Ben Sorensen
- Why NatHERS and HERS ratings ignore your actual orientationA NatHERS or HERS rating models your house on paper, but the assessor's orientation assumptions can miss what actually happens outside your windows.By Ben Sorensen
- Can you get a 7-star NatHERS rating and still freeze in July?A high NatHERS or HERS score doesn't guarantee comfort. Here's what the rating actually measures, and where the gap between star rating and lived experience opens up.By Ben Sorensen
- Why a NatHERS or HERS rating won't tell you what to fix firstA star rating tells you where a house lands, not why. Here's how to read the assessor's supporting data to find your actual weak point.By Ben Sorensen
- What a NatHERS or HERS Assessor Actually Checks On-SiteThe star rating or index number on your certificate is the output of a detailed on-site inspection, not a desktop guess. Knowing what an assessor actually measures explains why two similar-looking homes can score very differently.By Ben Sorensen
