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Right - A stand-alone dehumidifier is located in the return air closet of this multifamily dwelling located in a humid climate

Right - A stand-alone dehumidifier is located in the return air closet of this multifamily dwelling located in a humid climate
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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 – A dehumidifier is installed next to the central heat pump’s air handler to pull air from the supply plenum, remove moisture, and re-introduce the air downstream in the supply plenum; this setup removes moisture efficiently.

Right – A dehumidifier is installed next to the central heat pump’s air handler to pull air from the supply plenum, remove moisture, and re-introduce the air downstream in the supply plenum; this setup removes moisture efficiently.
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Right – A dehumidifier keeps the sealed crawlspace dry.

Right – A dehumidifier keeps the sealed crawlspace dry.
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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 – 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 – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed

Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed
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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated
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Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection

Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection
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Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation

Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation
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Right – HVAC platform installed to allow for proper insulation depth

Right – HVAC platform installed to allow for proper insulation depth
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary

Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary

Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary

Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary

Right – ICFs are being installed to create a continuous air and thermal boundary
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Right – Insulation installed to correct depth and will be aligned with air barrier

Right – Insulation installed to correct depth and will be aligned with air barrier
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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 – 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 – 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 insulation is being installed with cap nails

Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails
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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab