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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
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
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 - Seal the sill plate to the rim joist with caulk.
Right - Seal the sill plate to the rim joist with caulk.
Right - Seal the sill plate to the rim joist with caulk.
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Right - The service penetrations through the structural slab in this garage plenum are air sealed.
Right - The service penetrations through the structural slab in this garage plenum are air sealed.
Right - The service penetrations through the structural slab in this garage plenum are air sealed.
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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
Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use
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 – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
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Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.
Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.
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.
Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
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
Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
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Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate
Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate
Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate
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Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed
Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed
Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed
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Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
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Right – Continuous top plate installed
Right – Continuous top plate installed
Right – Continuous top plate installed
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Right – Continuous top plate installed
Right – Continuous top plate installed
Right – Continuous top plate installed
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Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
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Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
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Right – Neatly cut and sealed penetration
Right – Neatly cut and sealed penetration
Right – Neatly cut and sealed penetration
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Right – Neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with foam.
Right – Neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with foam.
Right – Neatly cut holes have been properly sealed with foam.
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Right – Penetrations have been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam
Right – Penetrations have been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam
Right – Penetrations have been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam
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Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
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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 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 rim joists above the pre-insulated basement walls are sealed and insulated with spray foam to prevent air leakage at this juncture in the building envelope.
Right – The rim joists above the pre-insulated basement walls are sealed and insulated with spray foam to prevent air leakage at this juncture in the building envelope.
Right – The rim joists above the pre-insulated basement walls are sealed and insulated with spray foam to prevent air leakage at this juncture in the building envelope.
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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 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 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 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 – 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 – 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-- 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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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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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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Smoke generators are used to identify air leakage sites during depressurization testing
Smoke generators are used to identify air leakage sites during depressurization testing
Smoke generators are used to identify air leakage sites during depressurization testing
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Spray foam air seals the boot to the ceiling
Spray foam air seals the boot to the ceiling
Spray foam air seals the boot to the ceiling
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Spray foam provides a critical seal between the subfloor, rim joist, and sill plate
Spray foam provides a critical seal between the subfloor, rim joist, and sill plate
Spray foam provides a critical seal between the subfloor, rim joist, and sill plate
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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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