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Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.

Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.
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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 – Angled racks are used for the photovoltaic panel installation on this flat roof.

Right – Angled racks are used for the photovoltaic panel installation on this flat roof.
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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 – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.

Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.
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Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.

Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
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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 – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house

Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
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Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate

Right – Blocking installed and air sealed instead of continuous top plate
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Right – Blocking is installed for the PV inverters.

Right – Blocking is installed for the PV inverters.
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Right – Blocking is installed next to the electrical panel for future mounting of the PV inverters.

Right – Blocking is installed next to the electrical panel for future mounting of the PV inverters.
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Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.

Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.
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Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed

Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed
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Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole

Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
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Right – Continuous air barrier

Right – Continuous air barrier
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Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed

Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed
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Right – Continuous top plate installed

Right – Continuous top plate installed
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Right – Continuous top plate installed

Right – Continuous top plate installed
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Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall

Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
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Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier

Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier
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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