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Right – Continuous air barrier
Right – Continuous air barrier
Right – Continuous air barrier
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Right – Every seam and nail hole in these garage-to-house walls is sealed with tape.
Right – Every seam and nail hole in these garage-to-house walls is sealed with tape.
Right – Every seam and nail hole in these garage-to-house walls is sealed with tape.
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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 – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.
Right – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.
Right – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.
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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 building felt is installed on all exterior walls and provides a complete drainage system
Right – The building felt is installed on all exterior walls and provides a complete drainage system
Right – The building felt is installed on all exterior walls and provides a complete drainage system
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Right – The foundation of this ICF home was constructed of ICFs that were set in place on a gravel bed, then 3.5 inches (R-36) of closed-cell spray foam was sprayed directly onto the gravel, providing an effective air, vapor, and thermal barrier.
Right – The foundation of this ICF home was constructed of ICFs that were set in place on a gravel bed, then 3.5 inches (R-36) of closed-cell spray foam was sprayed directly onto the gravel, providing an effective air, vapor, and thermal barrier.
Right – The foundation of this ICF home was constructed of ICFs that were set in place on a gravel bed, then 3.5 inches (R-36) of closed-cell spray foam was sprayed directly onto the gravel, providing an effective air, vapor, and thermal barrier.
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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 rigid insulation covers all exterior walls and all seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
Right – The rigid insulation covers all exterior walls and all seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
Right – The rigid insulation covers all exterior walls and all seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
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Right – The seams are taped on the coated OSB sheathing of this home to provide a complete air barrier.
Right – The seams are taped on the coated OSB sheathing of this home to provide a complete air barrier.
Right – The seams are taped on the coated OSB sheathing of this home to provide a complete air barrier.
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Right – The water-resistant barrier covers the entire house and the seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
Right – The water-resistant barrier covers the entire house and the seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
Right – The water-resistant barrier covers the entire house and the seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
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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 foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.
Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.
Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.
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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 – Vertical and horizontal furring strips are installed over a breathable membrane weather resistant barrier to create an air gap and drainage plane behind the wood siding that will be installed next.
Right – Vertical and horizontal furring strips are installed over a breathable membrane weather resistant barrier to create an air gap and drainage plane behind the wood siding that will be installed next.
Right – Vertical and horizontal furring strips are installed over a breathable membrane weather resistant barrier to create an air gap and drainage plane behind the wood siding that will be installed next.
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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 – Wood-to-sheathing joints are caulked so the sheathing can provide an air barrier for the home.
Right – Wood-to-sheathing joints are caulked so the sheathing can provide an air barrier for the home.
Right – Wood-to-sheathing joints are caulked so the sheathing can provide an air barrier for the home.
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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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Riprap is placed on a hillside to stabilize the ground and reduce erosion
Riprap is placed on a hillside to stabilize the ground and reduce erosion
Riprap is placed on a hillside to stabilize the ground and reduce erosion
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Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes
Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes
Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes
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Roofing paper protects the top of the new plywood parapet while the base of the parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
Roofing paper protects the top of the new plywood parapet while the base of the parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
Roofing paper protects the top of the new plywood parapet while the base of the parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
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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 “institutional” perfect wall works in all climate zones; water, air, vapor, and thermal control layers are exterior of the sheathing, assembly allows drying to interior and exterior
The “institutional” perfect wall works in all climate zones; water, air, vapor, and thermal control layers are exterior of the sheathing, assembly allows drying to interior and exterior
The “institutional” perfect wall works in all climate zones; water, air, vapor, and thermal control layers are exterior of the sheathing, assembly allows drying to interior and exterior
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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 air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is first run with the garage door to outdoors closed
The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is first run with the garage door to outdoors closed
The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is first run with the garage door to outdoors closed
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The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is run first with the garage door to outdoors closed and then with the overhead garage door to outdoors open
The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is run first with the garage door to outdoors closed and then with the overhead garage door to outdoors open
The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is run first with the garage door to outdoors closed and then with the overhead garage door to outdoors open
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The attic knee walls were constructed from 2x6s and insulated with R-19 batt, backed with 1 inch of XPS foam board with taped joints to provide a solid air barrier over the insulated surfaces.
The attic knee walls were constructed from 2x6s and insulated with R-19 batt, backed with 1 inch of XPS foam board with taped joints to provide a solid air barrier over the insulated surfaces.
The attic knee walls were constructed from 2x6s and insulated with R-19 batt, backed with 1 inch of XPS foam board with taped joints to provide a solid air barrier over the insulated surfaces.
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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 base of the plywood parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
The base of the plywood parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
The base of the plywood parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
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The black coating on these walls is a liquid-applied asphalt-based air and moisture barrier.
The black coating on these walls is a liquid-applied asphalt-based air and moisture barrier.
The black coating on these walls is a liquid-applied asphalt-based air and moisture barrier.
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The builder in this very cold climate installed three layers of unfaced mineral wool batt in the double wall with a code-required vapor barrier between the middle and inner layers of wall insulation that is taped to barriers in the ceiling and floor.
The builder in this very cold climate installed three layers of unfaced mineral wool batt in the double wall with a code-required vapor barrier between the middle and inner layers of wall insulation that is taped to barriers in the ceiling and floor.
The builder in this very cold climate installed three layers of unfaced mineral wool batt in the double wall with a code-required vapor barrier between the middle and inner layers of wall insulation that is taped to barriers in the ceiling and floor.
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The drywall above the chase extends beyond adjoining top plates for a continuous air barrier
The drywall above the chase extends beyond adjoining top plates for a continuous air barrier
The drywall above the chase extends beyond adjoining top plates for a continuous air barrier
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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 foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.
The foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.
The foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.
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The home is sheathed with rigid foam insulation and all seams and holes are taped to provide a continuous air barrier.
The home is sheathed with rigid foam insulation and all seams and holes are taped to provide a continuous air barrier.
The home is sheathed with rigid foam insulation and all seams and holes are taped to provide a continuous air barrier.
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The I-joist is continuous along the shared wall and serves as a natural air barrier between the garage and the house
The I-joist is continuous along the shared wall and serves as a natural air barrier between the garage and the house
The I-joist is continuous along the shared wall and serves as a natural air barrier between the garage and the house
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The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints
The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints
The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints
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The mistake of overdriven fasteners
The mistake of overdriven fasteners
The mistake of overdriven fasteners
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The mistake of reverse shingling
The mistake of reverse shingling
The mistake of reverse shingling
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The Perfect Wall includes water, air, thermal, and vapor layers with continuous insulation exterior of the sheathing to reduce the condensation potential in the wall.
The Perfect Wall includes water, air, thermal, and vapor layers with continuous insulation exterior of the sheathing to reduce the condensation potential in the wall.
The Perfect Wall includes water, air, thermal, and vapor layers with continuous insulation exterior of the sheathing to reduce the condensation potential in the wall.
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The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).
The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).
The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).
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The polyethylene ground cover in the crawl space is lapped up sides of piers to posts to provide a continuous air and vapor barrier
The polyethylene ground cover in the crawl space is lapped up sides of piers to posts to provide a continuous air and vapor barrier
The polyethylene ground cover in the crawl space is lapped up sides of piers to posts to provide a continuous air and vapor barrier
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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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The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
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There are three potential locations for an attic radiant barrier – adhered to the underside of the roof decking, hanging from the rafters, or on the ceiling insulation
There are three potential locations for an attic radiant barrier – adhered to the underside of the roof decking, hanging from the rafters, or on the ceiling insulation
There are three potential locations for an attic radiant barrier – adhered to the underside of the roof decking, hanging from the rafters, or on the ceiling insulation
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These ICF homes are blower door tested during construction, before the drywall is installed, when air leaks can be easily sealed.
These ICF homes are blower door tested during construction, before the drywall is installed, when air leaks can be easily sealed.
These ICF homes are blower door tested during construction, before the drywall is installed, when air leaks can be easily sealed.
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This farmhouse was retrofit by removing the existing siding and adding taped insulated sheathing and battens before installing new siding
This farmhouse was retrofit by removing the existing siding and adding taped insulated sheathing and battens before installing new siding
This farmhouse was retrofit by removing the existing siding and adding taped insulated sheathing and battens before installing new siding
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This finished retrofit installation of radiant barrier in attic shows the air spaces at the soffit and ridge to promote attic ventilation
This finished retrofit installation of radiant barrier in attic shows the air spaces at the soffit and ridge to promote attic ventilation
This finished retrofit installation of radiant barrier in attic shows the air spaces at the soffit and ridge to promote attic ventilation
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This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.
This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.
This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.
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This house wrap assembly can work in all climates except extreme cold.
This house wrap assembly can work in all climates except extreme cold.
This house wrap assembly can work in all climates except extreme cold.
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Three locations and methods for installing a roof deck radiant barrier in new construction
Three locations and methods for installing a roof deck radiant barrier in new construction
Three locations and methods for installing a roof deck radiant barrier in new construction
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To ensure a complete air barrier between the garage and the house, the wall between the garage and the house was insulated and air-sealed with four inches of high-density spray foam.
To ensure a complete air barrier between the garage and the house, the wall between the garage and the house was insulated and air-sealed with four inches of high-density spray foam.
To ensure a complete air barrier between the garage and the house, the wall between the garage and the house was insulated and air-sealed with four inches of high-density spray foam.
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To test house-to-garage airtightness, after connecting the green tubing as shown, connect the red tubing as follows: connect the input tap on channel “A” of the two-channel manometer (2CM) to the reference tap on channel “B” of the 2CM
To test house-to-garage airtightness, after connecting the green tubing as shown, connect the red tubing as follows: connect the input tap on channel “A” of the two-channel manometer (2CM) to the reference tap on channel “B” of the 2CM
To test house-to-garage airtightness, after connecting the green tubing as shown, connect the red tubing as follows: connect the input tap on channel “A” of the two-channel manometer (2CM) to the reference tap on channel “B” of the 2CM
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Use caulk or spray foam to air-seal all four edges of the blocking material in each joist bay.
Use caulk or spray foam to air-seal all four edges of the blocking material in each joist bay.
Use caulk or spray foam to air-seal all four edges of the blocking material in each joist bay.
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Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow
Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow
Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow
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Wall missing air barrier
Wall missing air barrier
Wall missing air barrier
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Weather resistant barrier is wrapped over the edge from roof to wall sheathing to provide a continuous air barrier at this transition.
Weather resistant barrier is wrapped over the edge from roof to wall sheathing to provide a continuous air barrier at this transition.
Weather resistant barrier is wrapped over the edge from roof to wall sheathing to provide a continuous air barrier at this transition.
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When rigid foam insulation is applied to the exterior side of the wall cavity under the cladding, with seams taped and an air gap provided, it acts as a vapor barrier, air barrier, and rain screen.
When rigid foam insulation is applied to the exterior side of the wall cavity under the cladding, with seams taped and an air gap provided, it acts as a vapor barrier, air barrier, and rain screen.
When rigid foam insulation is applied to the exterior side of the wall cavity under the cladding, with seams taped and an air gap provided, it acts as a vapor barrier, air barrier, and rain screen.
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When using I-joists, make sure to fill in the gaps on each side of the blocking material to air-seal the joist bay where a wall separates conditioned and unconditioned spaces.
When using I-joists, make sure to fill in the gaps on each side of the blocking material to air-seal the joist bay where a wall separates conditioned and unconditioned spaces.
When using I-joists, make sure to fill in the gaps on each side of the blocking material to air-seal the joist bay where a wall separates conditioned and unconditioned spaces.
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Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation
Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation
Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation
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Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
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Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind shower
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind shower
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind shower
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Attic kneewall missing air barrier
Wrong - Attic kneewall missing air barrier
Wrong - Attic kneewall missing air barrier
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Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.
Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.
Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.
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Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.
Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.
Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.
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