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Insulation for rigid ducts comes in large rolls like this 4-ft x 50-ft roll consisting of a Foil-Scrim-Kraft (FSK) vapor barrier attached to the fiberglass insulation.

Insulation for rigid ducts comes in large rolls like this 4-ft x 50-ft roll consisting of a Foil-Scrim-Kraft (FSK) vapor barrier attached to the fiberglass insulation.
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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 1

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Interior intersecting wall with 1x6

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Interior intersecting wall with 1x6
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Interior intersecting wall with 2 studs and rigid insulation

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Interior intersecting wall with 2 studs and rigid insulation
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Interior intersecting wall with drywall clips

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Interior intersecting wall with drywall clips
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Interior intersecting wall with ladder blocking

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Interior intersecting wall with ladder blocking
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Interior removable storm window sample

Interior removable storm window sample
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Jump ducts are installed in the ceiling to connect closed rooms with open space to provide a return air path and balance air pressure

Jump ducts are installed in the ceiling to connect closed rooms with open space to provide a return air path and balance air pressure
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Lay out duct so that no radius of a bend or turn is less than the diameter of the airway

Lay out duct so that no radius of a bend or turn is less than the diameter of the airway
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Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges

Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges
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Let in 1x4 shear bracing

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Let in 1x4 shear bracing
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Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams

Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams
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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed

Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
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Louvers and jump ducts allow cross ventilation through rooms with closed doors

Louvers and jump ducts allow cross ventilation through rooms with closed doors
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Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity

Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity
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Manual D details show duct size and chase path

Manual D details show duct size and chase path
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Manually seal around ceiling registers with foil tape

Manually seal around ceiling registers with foil tape
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Manually seal around ceiling registers with mastic

Manually seal around ceiling registers with mastic
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Manually seal around the return plenum

Manually seal around the return plenum