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Right - Air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.

Right - Air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.
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Right - Batt was properly split around wires to achieve RESNET Grade I

Right - Batt was properly split around wires to achieve RESNET Grade I
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Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.

Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.
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Right - Foam gasket installed beneath sill plate

Right - Foam gasket installed beneath sill plate
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Right - Gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembling modules

Right - Gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembling modules
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Right - Hole drilled to verify sealant is present - Hole will be sealed after verification

Right - Hole drilled to verify sealant is present - Hole will be sealed after verification
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Right - Manometers are placed away from the indoor side of the fan during blower door testing

Right - Manometers are placed away from the indoor side of the fan during blower door testing
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Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
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Right - Penetrations through the band joist are properly air-sealed.

Right - Penetrations through the band joist are properly air-sealed.
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Right - Rigid foam slab edge insulation is installed along the exterior edge of a monolithic slab foundation.

Right - Rigid foam slab edge insulation is installed along the exterior edge of a monolithic slab foundation.
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Right - Seal the sill plate to the rim joist with caulk.

Right - Seal the sill plate to the rim joist with caulk.
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Right - Sub-floor insulation is properly installed and supported.

Right - Sub-floor insulation is properly installed and supported.
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Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution

Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution
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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