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To test house-to-garage airtightness, first set up the blower door kit with the smart manometer in the blower door

To test house-to-garage airtightness, first set up the blower door kit with the smart manometer in the blower door
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Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding

Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding
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Two layers of XPS are installed with staggered seams over a liquid-applied membrane on the structural sheathing

Two layers of XPS are installed with staggered seams over a liquid-applied membrane on the structural sheathing
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Two manometers are used when pressure testing the airtightness of the walls separating the house from an attached garage

Two manometers are used when pressure testing the airtightness of the walls separating the house from an attached garage
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Typical installation of a double section modular home on a pier and ground anchor foundation

Typical installation of a double section modular home on a pier and ground anchor foundation
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Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation is installed to completely fill the wall cavities and is sliced to fit around wiring, piping, and other obstructions in the wall cavities

Unfaced fiberglass batt insulation is installed to completely fill the wall cavities and is sliced to fit around wiring, piping, and other obstructions in the wall cavities
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Use a smoke pencil to check for air leaks at SIP panel seams, especially along the ridge beam

Use a smoke pencil to check for air leaks at SIP panel seams, especially along the ridge beam
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Use caulk, foam or equivalent material to seal gap between partition wall

Use caulk, foam or equivalent material to seal gap between partition wall
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Use caulk, foam, or equivalent material to seal gap between common wall

Use caulk, foam, or equivalent material to seal gap between common wall
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Use flashing tape to seal around any pipes or vents that penetrate through the foam

Use flashing tape to seal around any pipes or vents that penetrate through the foam
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Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured

Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured
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Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow

Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow
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Ventilation air inlet is too close to exhaust outlet

Ventilation air inlet is too close to exhaust outlet
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Ventilation air inlet is too close to exhaust outlet

Ventilation air inlet is too close to exhaust outlet
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Ventilation air inlets located ≥10 ft. of stretched-string distance from known contamination sources such as stack, vent, exhaust hood, or vehicle exhaust

Ventilation air inlets located ≥10 ft. of stretched-string distance from known contamination sources such as stack, vent, exhaust hood, or vehicle exhaust
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Ventilation inlet is greater than 10 ft. from known contamination source

Ventilation inlet is greater than 10 ft. from known contamination source
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Ventilation inlet is greater than 10 ft. from known contamination source

Ventilation inlet is greater than 10 ft. from known contamination source
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Ventilation inlet is too close to exhaust outlets and does not extend at least 2 ft. above the roof deck

Ventilation inlet is too close to exhaust outlets and does not extend at least 2 ft. above the roof deck
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Vinyl frame window

Vinyl frame window
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Walls are being assembled at this SIP house

Walls are being assembled at this SIP house
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Well insulated slab

Well insulated slab
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When flood waters reach living areas, the resulting mold and contamination can greatly increase clean up time and costs.

When flood waters reach living areas, the resulting mold and contamination can greatly increase clean up time and costs.
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When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.

When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.
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Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Generator

Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Generator