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Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.
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Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase
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Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase
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Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges
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Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams
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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
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Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity
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Peel-and-stick panel tape provides added assurance that SIP panel seams will remain airtight
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Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall
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Right - A termite shield and a sill gasket are installed between the sill plate and the foundation on a raised slab foundation.
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Right - Furring strips were installed with blocking to allow adequate room for 4 inches of mineral wool.
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Right - Mineral Wool insulation is installed on the exterior of wall with furring strips.
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Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
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Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Right – Air barrier installed under staircase (picture taken from house looking into attached garage)
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Right – All insulated sheathing boards are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended fastening schedule and taping specifications
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Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
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Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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