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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
This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic
Typical installation of a double section modular home on a pier and ground anchor foundation
Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
Wrong - Tape is not well adhered to house wrap and wiring penetration is not sealed.
Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.
Wrong - This IR image is showing that cold air is entering the home at the window frame and the sill plate at the base of the wall.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.
Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
Wrong – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
Wrong – The blower door is installed improperly with a gap at the corner and along the side of the frame that will allow air leakage and could allow the frame apparatus to become dislodged during testing
Wrong – There is no foam gasket or air-sealing between the sill plate and masonry foundation.
Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
Wrong – Whole house fan installed with holes in surrounding platform that need to be air sealed