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Right – Wiring penetrations properly air sealed

Right – Wiring penetrations properly air sealed
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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall

Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
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Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS

Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS
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Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab

Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab
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Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap

Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap
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Rigid foam wraps this cantilevered balcony slab to provide a thermal break between the interior and exterior on this multifamily building

Rigid foam wraps this cantilevered balcony slab to provide a thermal break between the interior and exterior on this multifamily building
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Rigid insulation and air-sealing can be used to thermally isolate garages from interior occupied space in multifamily row houses/townhouses.

Rigid insulation and air-sealing can be used to thermally isolate garages from interior occupied space in multifamily row houses/townhouses.
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Rigid insulation and air-sealing can be used to thermally isolate garages from multifamily row houses/town houses with basement foundations in IECC Climate Zones 3 or higher.

Rigid insulation and air-sealing can be used to thermally isolate garages from multifamily row houses/town houses with basement foundations in IECC Climate Zones 3 or higher.
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Rigid insulation can be used as a thermal break between a garage slab with a heated plenum space and a separately cast garage slab without a heated plenum space.

Rigid insulation can be used as a thermal break between a garage slab with a heated plenum space and a separately cast garage slab without a heated plenum space.
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Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall

Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall
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Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.

Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
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Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant along top edge of chase framing

Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant along top edge of chase framing
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Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant on top edge of chase framing

Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant on top edge of chase framing
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Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier

Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
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Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home

Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam
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Single top plate - interior wall with gusset

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Single top plate - interior wall with gusset
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Single top plate splice with metal plate

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Single top plate splice with metal plate
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Single top plate with centered joint splice

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Single top plate with centered joint splice
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SIP homes built in coastal locations should be constructed so that the lowest level is well above the BFE.

SIP homes built in coastal locations should be constructed so that the lowest level is well above the BFE.
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SIP panel door and wall framing

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SIP panel door and wall framing
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SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls

SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls