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Air barrier is continuous across several components of the lower section of wall
Air barrier is continuous across several components of the lower section of wall
Air barrier is continuous across several components of the lower section of wall
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Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view
Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view
Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view
Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view
Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view
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Floor cavity air pressure is measured by placing a tube into the floor cavity through a small drilled hole
Floor cavity air pressure is measured by placing a tube into the floor cavity through a small drilled hole
Floor cavity air pressure is measured by placing a tube into the floor cavity through a small drilled hole
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Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
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Identify what materials will constitute the continuous air barrier around the building envelope.
Identify what materials will constitute the continuous air barrier around the building envelope.
Identify what materials will constitute the continuous air barrier around the building envelope.
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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
Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic
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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Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
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Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls
Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls
Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls
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Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.
Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.
Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.
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Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.
Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.
Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.
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Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.
Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.
Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.
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Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.
Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.
Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.
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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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.
Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
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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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall
Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall
Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall
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Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub
Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub
Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub
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Right – Air barrier installed under staircase (picture taken from house looking into attached garage)
Right – Air barrier installed under staircase (picture taken from house looking into attached garage)
Right – Air barrier installed under staircase (picture taken from house looking into attached garage)
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Right – Air barrier is air sealed
Right – Air barrier is air sealed
Right – Air barrier is air sealed
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Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
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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 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 – Continuous air barrier
Right – Continuous air barrier
Right – 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 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 – 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 – 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 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 – 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 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 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 - 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 - 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 – No air barrier installed under staircase
Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
Wrong – No air barrier installed under staircase
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