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What’s New with Indoor airPLUS Version 2: What Builders and Verifiers Need to Know

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When adding insulation to a garage door, measure your door framing to determine what thickness of rigid foam the space will allow.

When adding insulation to a garage door, measure your door framing to determine what thickness of rigid foam the space will allow.
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When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.

When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.
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When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing

When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing
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When it comes to refrigerant line insulation, the 80-20 rule does not apply! Insulate the whole pipe.

When it comes to refrigerant line insulation, the 80-20 rule does not apply! Insulate the whole pipe.
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When wrapping metal ducts with insulation allow two inches of overlap and staple along the seam with outward clinching staples

When wrapping metal ducts with insulation allow two inches of overlap and staple along the seam with outward clinching staples
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Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Portable Generator

Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Portable Generator
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Who holds the keys to a Healthier Home? What doors appear locked? Who are the key makers?

Who holds the keys to a Healthier Home? What doors appear locked? Who are the key makers?
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Whole house fan cover details

Whole house fan cover details
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Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic

Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
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Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters
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Why Are Attics Insulated With Open-Cell Spray Foam So Damp?

Why Are Attics Insulated With Open-Cell Spray Foam So Damp?
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Wind uplift pressure diagram of forces on continuous load path key links.

Wind uplift pressure diagram of forces on continuous load path key links.
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Wind-Damage Reduction as a Function of Retrofit Level

Wind-Damage Reduction as a Function of Retrofit Level
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Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation

Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation
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Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation

Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation
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Wiring runs are covered with canned spray foam to maintain the continuous foam layer that covers the inside and outside of these ICF block walls.

Wiring runs are covered with canned spray foam to maintain the continuous foam layer that covers the inside and outside of these ICF block walls.
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With a quality installation, tape can last a long time

With a quality installation, tape can last a long time
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With exhaust-only ventilation, the building is under negative pressure

With exhaust-only ventilation, the building is under negative pressure
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With supply-only ventilation, the building is under positive pressure

With supply-only ventilation, the building is under positive pressure
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Wood blocking for future PV panel installation is installed in the layers of polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation during a flat roof retrofit

Wood blocking for future PV panel installation is installed in the layers of polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation during a flat roof retrofit
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Wrap batt insulation around pipe loosely enough not to compress the insulation and secure with wire or tape

Wrap batt insulation around pipe loosely enough not to compress the insulation and secure with wire or tape
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Wrap the air-sealed chimney with mineral wool insulation to prevent contact with the warm brick when attic insulation is re-installed around the chimney

Wrap the air-sealed chimney with mineral wool insulation to prevent contact with the warm brick when attic insulation is re-installed around the chimney
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Wrap the insulation around the pipe in a spiral fashion

Wrap the insulation around the pipe in a spiral fashion