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Right - Seams in coated sheathing and joints around window are properly sealed and flashed with tape and all nail holes are covered with paint-on sealant.

Right - Seams in coated sheathing and joints around window are properly sealed and flashed with tape and all nail holes are covered with paint-on sealant.
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Right - The air control membrane installed over the roof sheathing is continuous. It connects to the air control of the wall around the entire perimeter without interruption. The roof overhangs have been cut off to make this connection continuous

Right - The air control membrane installed over the roof sheathing is continuous. It connects to the air control of the wall around the entire perimeter without interruption. The roof overhangs have been cut off to make this connection continuous
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Right - The exhaust duct has been mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic.

Right - The exhaust duct has been mechanically fastened and sealed with mastic.
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Right - The exhaust vent duct terminates to the outdoors with a vent cover that has been properly caulked and covered with a metal pest screen.

Right - The exhaust vent duct terminates to the outdoors with a vent cover that has been properly caulked and covered with a metal pest screen.
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Right - The home’s ground source heat pump preheats water for the air source heat pump water heater.

Right - The home’s ground source heat pump preheats water for the air source heat pump water heater.
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Right - The seams in the OSB sheathing are sealed with a sprayer-applied sealant.

Right - The seams in the OSB sheathing are sealed with a sprayer-applied sealant.
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Right - These roof insulation panels are installed in multiple layers with joints offset both vertically and horizontally. The plywood nail base fastened to the roof framing holds the insulation layers together snuggly thus minimizing gaps

Right - These roof insulation panels are installed in multiple layers with joints offset both vertically and horizontally. The plywood nail base fastened to the roof framing holds the insulation layers together snuggly thus minimizing gaps
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Right - This evaporative cooler is wall mounted to reduce leak effects and allow for ease of maintenance.

Right - This evaporative cooler is wall mounted to reduce leak effects and allow for ease of maintenance.
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Right - This foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is installed on an existing exterior wall and the seams are taped so the rigid foam can serve as a water control layer

Right - This foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is installed on an existing exterior wall and the seams are taped so the rigid foam can serve as a water control layer
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Right - This manufacturer's label shows a CFM higher than the requirement, increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed.

Right - This manufacturer's label shows a CFM higher than the requirement, increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed.
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Right - Wood board sheathing seams are being sealed with low-expanding spray foam.

Right - Wood board sheathing seams are being sealed with low-expanding spray foam.
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Right – A flexible tape is used to air-seal around wiring holes in the coated sheathing.

Right – A flexible tape is used to air-seal around wiring holes in the coated sheathing.
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Right – A rigid corrugated rain screen product is installed shingle-fashion with overlapping edges behind rock veneer.

Right – A rigid corrugated rain screen product is installed shingle-fashion with overlapping edges behind rock veneer.
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Right – A rigid rain screen product completely covers the wall behind the cladding and window framing.

Right – A rigid rain screen product completely covers the wall behind the cladding and window framing.
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Right – A roller helps the tape to adhere over seams in the deck sheathing

Right – A roller helps the tape to adhere over seams in the deck sheathing
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Right – A utility room provides adequate space for the home’s mechanical systems and electronic smart home monitoring equipment.

Right – A utility room provides adequate space for the home’s mechanical systems and electronic smart home monitoring equipment.
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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 – All seams in the sheathing are sealed with liquid-applied sealant.

Right – All seams in the sheathing are sealed with liquid-applied sealant.
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Right – Battens are installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing and cladding.

Right – Battens are installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing and cladding.
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Right – Battens were installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing on this “hot roof” design.

Right – Battens were installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing on this “hot roof” design.
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Right – Coated OSB provides a weather-resistant air barrier for this envelope of this home.

Right – Coated OSB provides a weather-resistant air barrier for this envelope of this home.
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Right – Coated OSB sheathing provides a continuous air and moisture barrier around the home.

Right – Coated OSB sheathing provides a continuous air and moisture barrier around the home.
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Right – Coated sheathing is taped at all seams to serve as an exterior air barrier on the walls.

Right – Coated sheathing is taped at all seams to serve as an exterior air barrier on the walls.
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Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed

Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed