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Gaps at shared common walls can be a significant source of air leakage in multi-family buildings
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ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging
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Identify what materials will constitute the continuous air barrier around the building envelope.
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In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.
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Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic
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Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed
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Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.
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Install a foam gasket along top plates before installing drywall
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Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding
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Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
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Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
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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 continuous top plates or blocking at the tops of walls adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.
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Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.
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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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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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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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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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Peel-and-stick panel tape provides added assurance that SIP panel seams will remain airtight
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Pressure manometers are used to determine the level of pressurization and rate of leakage when conducting blower door testing and building diagnostics
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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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Raised heel energy trusses extend past the exterior wall and are deeper at the wall allowing room for full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls.
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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 - Air barrier is present and installed between the floor system and unconditioned space.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.
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Right - Gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembling modules
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Right - Hole drilled to verify sealant is present - Hole will be sealed after verification
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Right - Manometers are placed away from the indoor side of the fan during blower door testing
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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 - Rigid foam slab edge insulation is installed along the exterior edge of a monolithic slab foundation.
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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
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Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.
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Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
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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 – An infrared image of this home shows very little heat transfer through the exterior walls.
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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 – 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.
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Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
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