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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 – 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 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 – 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 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 – 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: Refrigerant piping is sealed where it exits the return plenum
Right: Refrigerant piping is sealed where it exits the return plenum
Right: Refrigerant piping is sealed where it exits the return plenum
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Seal all penetrations through the band joist
Seal all penetrations through the band joist
Seal all penetrations through the band joist
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Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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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
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
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
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Whole house fan cover details
Whole house fan cover details
Whole house fan cover details
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Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
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Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks
Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks
Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks
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Wrong - The opening in the foundation wall around this pipe has not been sealed allowing entry for rodents and bugs
Wrong - The opening in the foundation wall around this pipe has not been sealed allowing entry for rodents and bugs
Wrong - The opening in the foundation wall around this pipe has not been sealed allowing entry for rodents and bugs
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Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed
Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed
Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed
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Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Chase not capped
Wrong – Chase not capped
Wrong – Chase not capped
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Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal
Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal
Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal
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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 for sealing holes.
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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 for sealing holes.
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
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Wrong – Hole has not been air-sealed.
Wrong – Hole has not been air-sealed.
Wrong – Hole has not been air-sealed.
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Wrong – Hole was not neatly cut with a saw, making it difficult to seal.
Wrong – Hole was not neatly cut with a saw, making it difficult to seal.
Wrong – Hole was not neatly cut with a saw, making it difficult to seal.
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Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
Wrong – Holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to air-seal.
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Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed
Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed
Wrong – Kitchen exhaust has not been air sealed
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Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening
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Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed
Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed
Wrong – Penetration hole is larger than duct and not sealed
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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 – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
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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 – Roughly cut hole that is larger than the fan, making it difficult to seal
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Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
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Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
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Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch
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Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
Wrong – There is visible light around the door because no weather stripping has been installed.
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Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
Wrong – These holes have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – These plumbing penetrations 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 – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.
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Wrong – This cabin has a gap between the concrete slab and the wall where rodents can enter
Wrong – This cabin has a gap between the concrete slab and the wall where rodents can enter
Wrong – This cabin has a gap between the concrete slab and the wall where rodents can enter
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Wrong – This hole has not been air-sealed.
Wrong – This hole has not been air-sealed.
Wrong – This hole has not been air-sealed.
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