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Plan view (from above) showing how the existing garage wall gypsum board is cut away to air-seal the shared wall before adding rigid foam insulation on the garage and exterior walls of the home.

Plan view (from above) showing how the existing garage wall gypsum board is cut away to air-seal the shared wall before adding rigid foam insulation on the garage and exterior walls of the home.
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Press the blind assembly into the mounting brackets per manufacturer’s instructions.

Press the blind assembly into the mounting brackets per manufacturer’s instructions.
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Provide for pressure balancing between bedrooms and the rest of the house.

Provide for pressure balancing between bedrooms and the rest of the house.
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Pulling flex duct taut when installing greatly reduces the amount of friction caused by the ducting

Pulling flex duct taut when installing greatly reduces the amount of friction caused by the ducting
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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #016: Larsen Truss With Vapor Permeable Agepan

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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #15: Window Install Prep & Air Sealing

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PV module installation

PV module installation
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Quality installation and commissioning are critical to optimizing heat pump performance.

Quality installation and commissioning are critical to optimizing heat pump performance.
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QuickFlash Wall Penetration Flashing Installation

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R-6 flexible duct has 2 inches of insulation around the inner liner so a 12-inch duct requires a 16x16-inch chase

R-6 flexible duct has 2 inches of insulation around the inner liner so a 12-inch duct requires a 16x16-inch chase
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Remove the plastic wrap, but not the cardboard frame, before installing the furnace/air handler filter in the filter slot or above the return grate; note, the metal wire over the filter fabric can be very sharp.

Remove the plastic wrap, but not the cardboard frame, before installing the furnace/air handler filter in the filter slot or above the return grate; note, the metal wire over the filter fabric can be very sharp.
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RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation

RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation
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Return box has been properly sealed with mastic

Return box has been properly sealed with mastic
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Return box has not been sealed

Return box has not been sealed
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Return duct has been properly sealed with mastic

Return duct has been properly sealed with mastic
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Return has not been sealed

Return has not been sealed
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Right - Aluminum accordion coverings are permanently installed and can be deployed quickly but must be manually closed from the outside.

Right - Aluminum accordion coverings are permanently installed and can be deployed quickly but must be manually closed from the outside.
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Right - Aluminum or polycarbonate panels attach to permanently mounted railings and require installation from the exterior.

Right - Aluminum or polycarbonate panels attach to permanently mounted railings and require installation from the exterior.
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Right - Baffles are installed in attic to keep blown insulation from blocking soffit vents and ventilation path

Right - Baffles are installed in attic to keep blown insulation from blocking soffit vents and ventilation path
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Right - Batt was properly split around wires to achieve RESNET Grade I

Right - Batt was properly split around wires to achieve RESNET Grade I
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Right - Blown insulation in existing attic provides even coverage completely filling the attic space to a depth that covers the ceiling joists.

Right - Blown insulation in existing attic provides even coverage completely filling the attic space to a depth that covers the ceiling joists.
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Right - Closed-cell spray foam covers the ceiling and joists to insulate and air-seal the ceiling deck.

Right - Closed-cell spray foam covers the ceiling and joists to insulate and air-seal the ceiling deck.
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Right - Closed-cell spray foam covers the interior of the foundation wall and wall framing is placed to the inside of the spray foam.

Right - Closed-cell spray foam covers the interior of the foundation wall and wall framing is placed to the inside of the spray foam.
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Right - Closed-cell spray foam is used to retrofit an existing rubble basement foundation wall.

Right - Closed-cell spray foam is used to retrofit an existing rubble basement foundation wall.