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Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace

Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace
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Right – This hole has been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.

Right – This hole has been neatly cut and properly sealed with foam.
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Right – This ICAT recessed light is sprayed with foam to act as gasket against the drywall.

Right – This ICAT recessed light is sprayed with foam to act as gasket against the drywall.
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Right – This National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label shows the insulation U-Factor, solar heat gain coefficient, visible transmittance, and condensation resistance for this triple-pane window.

Right – This National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label shows the insulation U-Factor, solar heat gain coefficient, visible transmittance, and condensation resistance for this triple-pane window.
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Right – This neatly cut hole has been properly sealed with foam.

Right – This neatly cut hole has been properly sealed with foam.
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Right – This prototype home incorporates vertical trellises and retractable exterior blinds to control solar heat gain.

Right – This prototype home incorporates vertical trellises and retractable exterior blinds to control solar heat gain.
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Right – This recessed light is ICAT labeled, but still needs a gasket.

Right – This recessed light is ICAT labeled, but still needs a gasket.
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Right – This recessed light was installed with a trim kit and is ICAT labeled.

Right – This recessed light was installed with a trim kit and is ICAT labeled.
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Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.

Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
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Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.

Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with caulk

Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with caulk
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam

Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam sealant

Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam sealant
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Right – Types of Storm Shutters for Windows

Right – Types of Storm Shutters for Windows
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Right – Vent and air barrier sealed

Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
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Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed

Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
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Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed

Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
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Right – Verify SIP headers are installed

Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
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Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed

Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
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Right – Weatherstripping has been installed and remains in contact when the door is closed.

Right – Weatherstripping has been installed and remains in contact when the door is closed.
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Right – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck

Right – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck
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Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs

Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
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Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements

Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements
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Right – Windows are being caulked after installation.

Right – Windows are being caulked after installation.