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Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation

Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation
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Right – Insulation properly installed before air barrier

Right – Insulation properly installed before air barrier
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Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk

Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
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Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection

Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection
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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.
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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
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Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed

Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed
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Right – Proper spacing of 2x4 studs

Right – Proper spacing of 2x4 studs
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Right – Proper spacing of 2x6 studs

Right – Proper spacing of 2x6 studs
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Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation

Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation
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Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation

Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation
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Right – Rigid air barrier installed between double-wall assembly. Inside cavity will be insulated

Right – Rigid air barrier installed between double-wall assembly. Inside cavity will be insulated
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed to hold insulation in place

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed to hold insulation in place
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Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft

Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft
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Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.

Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.
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Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails

Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails
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Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed

Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed
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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab
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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab
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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.
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Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams

Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams
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Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.

Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.
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Right – The band joist over this wall was properly insulated and air-sealed.

Right – The band joist over this wall was properly insulated and air-sealed.