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Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls
Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls
Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls
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Air seal around all duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, or flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
Air seal around all duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, or flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
Air seal around all duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, or flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.
Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.
Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.
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Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
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Air seal the attic access panel with weather stripping
Air seal the attic access panel with weather stripping
Air seal the attic access panel with weather stripping
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Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weather stripping
Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weather stripping
Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weather stripping
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Air seal whole-house fans to minimize air leakage.
Air seal whole-house fans to minimize air leakage.
Air seal whole-house fans to minimize air leakage.
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Air-seal around all plumbing and piping installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring adjacent to unconditioned space to prevent air leakage.
Air-seal around all plumbing and piping installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring adjacent to unconditioned space to prevent air leakage.
Air-seal around all plumbing and piping installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring adjacent to unconditioned space to prevent air leakage.
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Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air-seal around recessed can light fixtures that are installed through ceilings to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
Air-seal around recessed can light fixtures that are installed through ceilings to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
Air-seal around recessed can light fixtures that are installed through ceilings to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.
Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.
Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.
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Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.
Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.
Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.
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Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
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Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.
Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.
Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.
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Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
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Install the whole house fan in the ceiling in a central location in the house
Install the whole house fan in the ceiling in a central location in the house
Install the whole house fan in the ceiling in a central location in the house
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Insulated whole-house fan cover
Insulated whole-house fan cover
Insulated whole-house fan cover
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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use
Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use
Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use
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Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
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Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.
Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.
Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.
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Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
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Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
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Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed
Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed
Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed
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Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
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Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
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Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
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Right – Neatly cut and sealed penetration
Right – Neatly cut and sealed penetration
Right – Neatly cut and sealed penetration
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Right – Neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with foam.
Right – Neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with foam.
Right – Neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with foam.
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Right – Penetrations have been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam
Right – Penetrations have been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam
Right – Penetrations have been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam
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Right – The holes for plumbing are neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
Right – The holes for plumbing are neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
Right – The holes for plumbing are neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
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Right – The recessed can light penetration is sealed with caulk to the drywall.
Right – The recessed can light penetration is sealed with caulk to the drywall.
Right – The recessed can light penetration is sealed with caulk to the drywall.
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Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.
Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.
Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.
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Right – The rough opening around window has been filled with backer-rod to air seal.
Right – The rough opening around window has been filled with backer-rod to air seal.
Right – The rough opening around window has been filled with backer-rod to air seal.
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Right – These neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with caulk and foam.
Right – These neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with caulk and foam.
Right – These neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with caulk and foam.
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Right – This hole has been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
Right – This hole has been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
Right – This hole has been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
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Right – This ICAT recessed light is sprayed with foam to act as gasket against the drywall.
Right – This ICAT recessed light is sprayed with foam to act as gasket against the drywall.
Right – This ICAT recessed light is sprayed with foam to act as gasket against the drywall.
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Right – This neatly cut hole has been properly sealed with foam.
Right – This neatly cut hole has been properly sealed with foam.
Right – This neatly cut hole has been properly sealed with foam.
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Right – This recessed light is ICAT labeled, but still needs a gasket.
Right – This recessed light is ICAT labeled, but still needs a gasket.
Right – This recessed light is ICAT labeled, but still needs a gasket.
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Right – This recessed light was installed with a trim kit and is ICAT labeled.
Right – This recessed light was installed with a trim kit and is ICAT labeled.
Right – This recessed light was installed with a trim kit and is ICAT labeled.
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Right – Weatherstripping has been installed and remains in contact when the door is closed.
Right – Weatherstripping has been installed and remains in contact when the door is closed.
Right – Weatherstripping has been installed and remains in contact when the door is closed.
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Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
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Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
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Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
Right – Wiring penetrations have been neatly sealed with foam.
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The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers
The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers
The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers
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The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
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This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic
This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic
This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic
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Whole house fan cover details
Whole house fan cover details
Whole house fan cover details
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Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
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Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Chase not capped
Wrong – Chase not capped
Wrong – Chase not capped
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Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal
Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal
Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
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Wrong – Hole has not been air-sealed.
Wrong – Hole has not been air-sealed.
Wrong – Hole has not been air-sealed.
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Wrong – Hole was not neatly cut with a saw, making it difficult to seal.
Wrong – Hole was not neatly cut with a saw, making it difficult to seal.
Wrong – Hole was not neatly cut with a saw, making it difficult to seal.
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Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
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Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed
Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed
Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed
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Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
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Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed
Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed
Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed
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Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
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Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
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Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
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Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
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Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
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Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
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Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – This hole has not been air-sealed.
Wrong – This hole has not been air-sealed.
Wrong – This hole has not been air-sealed.
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Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.
Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.
Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.
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Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.
Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.
Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.
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Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
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Wrong – Vent sleeve not completely sealed
Wrong – Vent sleeve not completely sealed
Wrong – Vent sleeve not completely sealed
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Wrong – Whole house fan installed with holes in surrounding platform that need to be air sealed
Wrong – Whole house fan installed with holes in surrounding platform that need to be air sealed
Wrong – Whole house fan installed with holes in surrounding platform that need to be air sealed
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Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover
Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover
Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover
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