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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 - Sealant is installed at the top and bottom plates of a gypsum covered wall separating a garage from the conditioned space of the home.

Right - Sealant is installed at the top plate and bottom plate of a gypsum covered wall separating a garage from the conditioned space of the home.
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Right - Stainless steel screws, which are less conductive than other types of steel, are used to attach the “double” hat channels that hold the exterior insulation in place behind the cladding on this multistory multifamily building

Right - Stainless steel screws, which are less conductive than other types of steel, are used to attach the “double” hat channels that hold the exterior insulation in place behind the cladding on this multistory multifamily building
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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 ceiling above the garage is air-sealed and insulated with spray foam.

Right - The ceiling above the garage is air-sealed and insulated with spray foam.
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Right - The ceiling above the garage is insulated and air-sealed with open-cell spray foam to keep garage fumes out of the living space above.

Right - The ceiling above the garage is insulated and air-sealed with open-cell spray foam to keep garage fumes out of the living space above.
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Right - The plumbing and wiring holes in this garage-to-house wall have been air sealed with spray foam

Right - The plumbing and wiring holes in this garage-to-house wall have been air sealed with spray foam
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Right - The service penetrations through the structural slab in this garage plenum are air sealed.

Right - The service penetrations through the structural slab in this garage plenum are air sealed.
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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 - This enclosed parking garage in a multistory multifamily building is equipped with mechanical exhaust to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.

Right - This enclosed parking garage in a multistory multifamily building is equipped with mechanical exhaust to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.
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Right - This garage door has noncombustible and fire-resistant components

Right - This garage door has noncombustible and fire-resistant components
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Right - This heated garage plenum has insulated ceiling tiles.

Right - This heated garage plenum has insulated ceiling tiles.
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Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom of the plenum space.

Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom of the plenum space.
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Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated and has an opening to access the interior, allowing for repairs and maintenance.

Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated and has an opening to access the interior, allowing for repairs and maintenance.
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Right - This shared enclosed parking garage is equipped with exhaust fans to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.

Right - This shared enclosed parking garage is equipped with exhaust fans to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.
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Right - Walls and ceilings shared by the garage and living space must be air sealed and insulated.

Right - Walls and ceilings shared by the garage and living space must be air sealed and insulated.
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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