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Right – The double-pane windows have low-emissivity coatings on three surfaces to reduce heat transfer through the glass allowing in views but preventing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
Right – The double-pane windows have low-emissivity coatings on three surfaces to reduce heat transfer through the glass allowing in views but preventing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
Right – The double-pane windows have low-emissivity coatings on three surfaces to reduce heat transfer through the glass allowing in views but preventing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer.
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Right – The framing allows for required insulation depth.
Right – The framing allows for required insulation depth.
Right – The framing allows for required insulation depth.
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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 knee wall is properly insulated and air sealed.
Right – The knee wall is properly insulated and air sealed.
Right – The knee wall is properly insulated and air sealed.
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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 – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.
Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.
Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.
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Right – There is a foam gasket installed between the sill plate and foundation.
Right – There is a foam gasket installed between the sill plate and foundation.
Right – There is a foam gasket installed between the sill plate and foundation.
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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 attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray foam.
Right – This attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray foam.
Right – This attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray 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 home was constructed with ICF blocks that extend from the footer to the roof line, providing consistent thermal resistance for the entire walls of the home
Right – This home was constructed with ICF blocks that extend from the footer to the roof line, providing consistent thermal resistance for the entire walls of the home
Right – This home was constructed with ICF blocks that extend from the footer to the roof line, providing consistent thermal resistance for the entire walls of the home
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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 IR image shows very little heat loss through the home’s exterior walls.
Right – This IR image shows very little heat loss through the home’s exterior walls.
Right – This IR image shows very little heat loss through the home’s exterior walls.
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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 – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
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Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.
Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.
Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with caulk
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with caulk
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with caulk
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam sealant
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam sealant
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam sealant
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Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
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Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
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Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
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Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
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Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
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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 – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck
Right – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck
Right – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck
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Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
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Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements
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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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Right – Wiring penetrations properly air sealed
Right – Wiring penetrations properly air sealed
Right – Wiring penetrations properly air sealed
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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
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Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS
Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS
Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS
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Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab
Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab
Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab
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Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap
Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap
Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap
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Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall
Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall
Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall
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Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
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Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant along top edge of chase framing
Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant along top edge of chase framing
Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant along top edge of chase framing
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Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant on top edge of chase framing
Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant on top edge of chase framing
Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant on top edge of chase framing
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Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
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Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam
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SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
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