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Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic
Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
Right – This attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray foam.
Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
Wrong – This second-story floor plan has red lines that indicate openings from the attic into the interstitial floor space