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Window head at wood frame wall

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Window head at wood frame wall
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Window meets 2009 IECC requirements

Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
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Window sash modification

Window sash modification
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Window sash replacement jamb liners

Window sash replacement jamb liners
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Window sash retrofit example

Window sash retrofit example
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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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 balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building

With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building
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Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed

Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present in the floor joists spanning over the garage and conditioned space of the home.

Wrong - No air barrier is present in the floor joists spanning over the garage and conditioned space of the home.
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Wrong - Radon fan installed in the basement

Wrong - Radon fan installed in the basement
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Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.

Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.
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Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.

Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.
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Wrong - The air barrier is not sealed (picture taken from garage looking into house).

Wrong - The air barrier is not sealed (picture taken from garage looking into house).
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Wrong - The band joist above this garage-house shared wall is not properly sealed.

Wrong - The band joist above this garage-house shared wall is not properly sealed.
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Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.

Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.
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Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.

Wrong - The rigid foam that was installed as an air barrier at the rim joist was not properly air-sealed.
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Wrong - There is no foam gasket or air-sealing beneath the sill plate.

Wrong - There is no foam gasket or air-sealing beneath the sill plate.
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Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.

Wrong - This batt insulation is not aligned with the subfloor and joists.