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In a non-compartmentalized multistory multifamily building, the stack effect can pull outside air in through leaks at lower floors and push air out through leaks in the upper envelope.
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In the attic, all of the top plate seams are sealed with canned spray foam before covering the ceiling deck with blown fiberglass.
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In this gut rehab, drywall was removed then a sprayer-applied sealant was used to seal all large cracks and seams and then the 2x4 walls were filled with spray foam.
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Install a foam gasket along top plates before installing drywall
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Install a sealed enclosure over a non-IC rated recessed light fixture to air-seal the can and to prevent insulation from touching the recessed can light.
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Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.
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Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
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Install continuous top plates or blocking at the tops of walls adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.
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Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.
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Install rigid insulation and finish material below the framing and cavity insulation of a building overhang
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Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests
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Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase
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Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase
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Installing a garage exhaust fan is one important step in keeping auto exhaust and other pollutants out of the home
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Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit
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Insulating sheathing is installed on exterior of an existing framed wall with water control between existing sheathing and insulating sheathing
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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased
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Non-hardening removable putty can be used to seal around wiring holes in the HVAC cabinet
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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Plan view showing air sealing between exterior walls and intersecting interior walls
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Plan view showing fully adhered membrane and sealant installed to air seal partition wall junction with the exterior wall of a multifamily building
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Plan view showing how fully adhered membrane is used to air seal the party wall where it connects to the exterior wall
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Plumbing penetrations through the below slab insulation are sealed with tape and spray foam.
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Plumbing pipes that pass through top plates can be air-sealed with a gasket material cut slightly smaller than the pipe diameter.