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The floor slab is completely insulated with ICF foundation walls and R-20 (3 inches) of closed-cell foam that is sprayed directly onto the ground before pouring the slab.

The floor slab is completely insulated with ICF foundation walls and R-20 (3 inches) of closed-cell foam that is sprayed directly onto the ground before pouring the slab.
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The foam-filled concrete block walls are lined on the interior side with foil-faced rigid foam then topped with furring strips for attaching drywall.

The foam-filled concrete block walls are lined on the interior side with foil-faced rigid foam then topped with furring strips for attaching drywall.
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The foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.

The foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.
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The foundation walls are ICF block providing two continuous layers (R-23) of insulation around the slab, which will sit on an additional 4 inches (R-20) of low-VOC EPS foam.

The foundation walls are ICF block providing two continuous layers (R-23) of insulation around the slab, which will sit on an additional 4 inches (R-20) of low-VOC EPS foam.
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The home is sheathed with rigid foam insulation and all seams and holes are taped to provide a continuous air barrier.

The home is sheathed with rigid foam insulation and all seams and holes are taped to provide a continuous air barrier.
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The home’s slab-on-grade foundation is wrapped in a blanket of rigid foam extending completely under the slab and along the edges.

The home’s slab-on-grade foundation is wrapped in a blanket of rigid foam extending completely under the slab and along the edges.
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The hot water pipe on this heat pump water heater has been insulated with pipe insulation.

The hot water pipe on this heat pump water heater has been insulated with pipe insulation.
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The improved three-stud corner allows insulation to be installed later, in sequence

The improved three-stud corner allows insulation to be installed later, in sequence
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The inlet and outlet water pipe connections are located on top of this electric water heater; note that the hot water line (on the left) has been insulated.

The inlet and outlet water pipe connections are located on top of this electric water heater; note that the hot water line (on the left) has been insulated.
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The inner liner of the flex duct is fastened to the collar with a tension tie, the connection is sealed with mastic, then the outer layer is pulled over and sealed with mastic or foil tape (Steven Winter Associates 2013).

The inner liner of the flex duct is fastened to the collar with a tension tie, the connection is sealed with mastic, then the outer layer is pulled over and sealed with mastic or foil tape (Steven Winter Associates 2013).
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The inside refrigerant line leading from the air conditioner or heat pump to the wall should be covered with pipe insulation and a vapor barrier to reduce condensation potential and improve system efficiency.

The inside refrigerant line leading from the air conditioner or heat pump to the wall should be covered with pipe insulation and a vapor barrier to reduce condensation potential and improve system efficiency.
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The Larsen-truss 9-inch wall cavities were covered with a smart vapor membrane that was fastened to the trusses with furring strips, which also provide an air gap behind the wood siding; each truss cavity is then filled with blown cellulose.

The Larsen-truss 9-inch wall cavities were covered with a smart vapor membrane that was fastened to the trusses with furring strips, which also provide an air gap behind the wood siding; each truss cavity is then filled with blown cellulose.
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The living space in this multistory, multifamily building is thermally insulated from the outside and the unconditioned garage below by insulating above the podium slab

The living space in this multistory, multifamily building is thermally insulated from the outside and the unconditioned garage below by insulating above the podium slab
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The main trunk line of the ducts runs within an insulated duct chase installed in a notch designed into the roof trusses that runs the length of the home to provide supply air directly to most of the home’s ceiling registers.

The main trunk line of the ducts runs within an insulated duct chase installed in a notch designed into the roof trusses that runs the length of the home to provide supply air directly to most of the home’s ceiling registers.
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The missing top plate in a kneewall was covered with lumber and rigid foam insulation and then sealed with spray foam

The missing top plate in a kneewall was covered with lumber and rigid foam insulation and then sealed with spray foam
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The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints

The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints
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The New American Home 2011 Orlando, Florida

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The original corner seam is air-sealed with caulk, then rigid foam is installed on the existing garage ceiling and walls, and finally covered with drywall.

The original corner seam is air-sealed with caulk, then rigid foam is installed on the existing garage ceiling and walls, and finally covered with drywall.
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The OSB roof decking product comes with an adhered radiant foil barrier which helps to prevent heat transfer in or out of the vented attic, while R-13 unfaced fiberglass fills the advanced-framed 2x6 walls.

The OSB roof decking product comes with an adhered radiant foil barrier which helps to prevent heat transfer in or out of the vented attic, while R-13 unfaced fiberglass fills the advanced-framed 2x6 walls.
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The Perfect Wall Explained

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The pipe insulation on this exterior refrigerant line is intact but significantly degraded from ultraviolet (UV) exposure.

The pipe insulation on this exterior refrigerant line is intact but significantly degraded from ultraviolet (UV) exposure.
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The refrigerant line for this outdoor compressor unit of the home’s air conditioner is covered with new pipe insulation then wrapped with an additional UV-resistant jacket to protect it from the elements.

The refrigerant line for this outdoor compressor unit of the home’s air conditioner is covered with new pipe insulation then wrapped with an additional UV-resistant jacket to protect it from the elements.
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The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane

The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane
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The rim band connecting the insulated precast concrete basement walls to the floor joists above is spray foamed to provide air-sealing and insulation in this hard-to-seal juncture.

The rim band connecting the insulated precast concrete basement walls to the floor joists above is spray foamed to provide air-sealing and insulation in this hard-to-seal juncture.