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Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use

Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use
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Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.

Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.
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Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking

Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall

Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall
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Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub

Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub
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Right – Air barrier installed under staircase (picture taken from house looking into attached garage)

Right – Air barrier installed under staircase (picture taken from house looking into attached garage)
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Right – Air barrier is air sealed

Right – Air barrier is air sealed
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Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing

Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing

Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing

Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
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Right – Air barrier sealed

Right – Air barrier sealed
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Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.

Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.
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Right – All insulated sheathing boards are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended fastening schedule and taping specifications

Right – All insulated sheathing boards are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended fastening schedule and taping specifications
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Right – An infrared image of this home shows very little heat transfer through the exterior walls.

Right – An infrared image of this home shows very little heat transfer through the exterior walls.
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Right – Appropriate door framing installed

Right – Appropriate door framing installed
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Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes

Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
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Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.

Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.
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Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.

Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
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Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house

Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
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Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate

Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate
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Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.

Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.