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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
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Right – Air barrier sealed
Right – Air barrier sealed
Right – Air barrier sealed
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Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.
Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.
Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.
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Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.
Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.
Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.
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Right – Continuous air barrier
Right – Continuous air barrier
Right – Continuous air barrier
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Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier
Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier
Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier
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Right – Insulation installed behind fireplace prior to air barrier installation
Right – Insulation installed behind fireplace prior to air barrier installation
Right – Insulation installed behind fireplace prior to air barrier installation
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Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above
Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above
Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above
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Right – Insulation is properly installed
Right – Insulation is properly installed
Right – Insulation is properly installed
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Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation
Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation
Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation
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Right – Insulation properly installed before air barrier
Right – Insulation properly installed before air barrier
Right – Insulation properly installed before air barrier
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Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed
Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed
Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed to hold insulation in place
Right – Rigid air barrier is installed to hold insulation in place
Right – Rigid air barrier is installed to hold insulation in place
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Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft
Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft
Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft
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Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.
Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.
Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.
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Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed
Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed
Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed
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Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.
Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.
Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.
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Right – The band joist over this wall was properly insulated and air-sealed.
Right – The band joist over this wall was properly insulated and air-sealed.
Right – The band joist over this wall was properly insulated and air-sealed.
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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 – 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 – 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 – Vent and air barrier sealed
Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
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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 – 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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Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing
Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing
Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing
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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 attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
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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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The soffit dam and baffle allow air to flow through the vents without disturbing the insulation covering the top plates
The soffit dam and baffle allow air to flow through the vents without disturbing the insulation covering the top plates
The soffit dam and baffle allow air to flow through the vents without disturbing the insulation covering the top plates
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The thermal boundary for a gable roof can be located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
The thermal boundary for a gable roof can be located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
The thermal boundary for a gable roof can be located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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The wall behind the fireplace is an exterior wall and requires a thermal barrier that is continuous with the rest of the wall’s insulation
The wall behind the fireplace is an exterior wall and requires a thermal barrier that is continuous with the rest of the wall’s insulation
The wall behind the fireplace is an exterior wall and requires a thermal barrier that is continuous with the rest of the wall’s insulation
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.
Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.
Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.
Wrong - No air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.
Wrong - No air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present in the floor joists spanning over the garage and conditioned space of the home.
Wrong - No air barrier is present in the floor joists spanning over the garage and conditioned space of the home.
Wrong - No air barrier is present in the floor joists spanning over the garage and conditioned space of the home.
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Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.
Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.
Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.
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Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.
Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.
Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.
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Wrong - The air barrier is not sealed (picture taken from garage looking into house).
Wrong - The air barrier is not sealed (picture taken from garage looking into house).
Wrong - The air barrier is not sealed (picture taken from garage looking into house).
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Wrong - The band joist above this garage-house shared wall is not properly sealed.
Wrong - The band joist above this garage-house shared wall is not properly sealed.
Wrong - The band joist above this garage-house shared wall is not properly sealed.
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Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.
Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.
Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.
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Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.
Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.
Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.
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Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
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Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
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Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.
Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.
Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.
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Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
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Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed
Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed
Wrong – Air barrier is not air sealed
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Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous
Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous
Wrong – Air barrier is not continuous
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