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Right - Spray foam insulation air-seals the ceiling-to-drywall seams at the wall top plate.

Right - Spray foam insulation air-seals the ceiling-to-drywall seams at the wall top plate.
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Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts

Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts
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Right - The wall top plates are sealed with foam before installing insulation on the ceiling deck.

Right - The wall top plates are sealed with foam before installing insulation on the ceiling deck
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Right - These roof insulation panels are installed in multiple layers with joints offset both vertically and horizontally. The plywood nail base fastened to the roof framing holds the insulation layers together snuggly thus minimizing gaps

Right - These roof insulation panels are installed in multiple layers with joints offset both vertically and horizontally. The plywood nail base fastened to the roof framing holds the insulation layers together snuggly thus minimizing gaps
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Right - This foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is installed on an existing exterior wall and the seams are taped so the rigid foam can serve as a water control layer

Right - This foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is installed on an existing exterior wall and the seams are taped so the rigid foam can serve as a water control layer
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Right - XPS foam insulation is attached to the existing exterior wall with wood furring strips that serve as a nail base for the siding and are installed vertically to allow for drainage and drying behind the siding

Right - XPS foam insulation is attached to the existing exterior wall with wood furring strips that serve as a nail base for the siding and are installed vertically to allow for drainage and drying behind the siding
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Right – A utility room provides adequate space for the home’s mechanical systems and electronic smart home monitoring equipment.

Right – A utility room provides adequate space for the home’s mechanical systems and electronic smart home monitoring equipment.
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Right – an instructor shows a student how to cut batt insulation around wiring rather than compressing the batt behind the wiring.

Right – an instructor shows a student how to cut batt insulation around wiring rather than compressing the batt behind the wiring.
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Right – Batteries can extend the hours of power the home’s PV panels can provide.

Right – Batteries can extend the hours of power the home’s PV panels can provide.
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Right – Closed-cell spray foam seals the wall cavities.

Right – Closed-cell spray foam seals the wall cavities.
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Right – Commissioning of HVAC equipment is important for best performance.

Right – Commissioning of HVAC equipment is important for best performance.
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Right – Flex ducts are properly supported with straps that don’t pinch the insulation; closed-cell spray foam will be applied to the underside of the roof deck of this hot-humid climate home to provide an insulated attic space for the HVAC ducts.

Right – Flex ducts are properly supported with straps that don’t pinch the insulation; closed-cell spray foam will be applied to the underside of the roof deck of this hot-humid climate home to provide an insulated attic space for the HVAC ducts.
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Right – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.

Right – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.
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Right – HVAC furnace filter is properly installed in cabinet with gasketed cover to prevent air leakage

Right – HVAC furnace filter is properly installed in cabinet with gasketed cover to prevent air leakage
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Right – Netting will prevent blown insulation from blocking the soffit vents.

Right – Netting will prevent blown insulation from blocking the soffit vents.
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Right – Photovoltaic solar panels are ready for installation on the roof of a DOE Zero Energy Ready certified home.

Right – Photovoltaic solar panels are ready for installation on the roof of a DOE Zero Energy Ready certified home.
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building
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Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation

Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation
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Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation

Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation
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Right – Space was provided next to the electric meter for home’s solar and home energy management tracking electronics.

Right – Space was provided next to the electric meter for home’s solar and home energy management tracking electronics.
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Right – Spray foam insulation is sprayed on the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned space in this low attic for the HVAC ducts.

Right – Spray foam insulation is sprayed on the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned space in this low attic for the HVAC ducts.