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Replacement window rough opening preparation

Replacement window rough opening preparation
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RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation

RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation
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Retrofit an existing roof by installing rigid foam, new moisture and air control layers, new sheathing, and new cladding plus cavity insulation in the roof rafters to create an unvented attic

Retrofit an existing roof by installing rigid foam, new moisture and air control layers, new sheathing, and new cladding plus cavity insulation in the roof rafters to create an unvented attic
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Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.

Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.
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Right - A termite shield and a sill gasket are installed between the sill plate and the foundation on a raised slab foundation.

Right - A termite shield and a sill gasket are installed between the sill plate and the foundation on a raised slab foundation.
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Right - Air barrier is present and installed between the floor system and unconditioned space.

Right - Air barrier is present and installed between the floor system and unconditioned space.
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Right - Air barrier is present between garage and conditioned space.

Right - Air barrier is present between garage and conditioned space.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.

Right - Air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.
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Right - Assembly corner is air sealed with flashing tape.

Right - Assembly corner is air sealed with flashing tape.
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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 - Braced wall line spacing is correctly calculated for determining wall bracing in accordance with the IRC.

Right - Braced wall line spacing is correctly calculated for determining wall bracing in accordance with the IRC.
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Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.

Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.
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Right - Foam gasket installed beneath sill plate

Right - Foam gasket installed beneath sill plate
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Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulating rigid foam sheathing is installed below the floor framing of this house built on piers; however, the seams should be sealed with metal taped and the plumbing elevated and protected.

Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulating rigid foam sheathing is installed below the floor framing of this house built on piers; however, the seams should be sealed with metal taped and the plumbing elevated and protected.
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Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is attached to the existing exterior wall with vertical wood furring strips

Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is attached to the existing exterior wall with vertical wood furring strips
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Right - Gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembling modules

Right - Gasket installed at marriage wall connection prior to assembling modules
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Right - Here, air control is established by taping the seams of the plywood panel sheathing. The roof sheathing is also trimmed flush with the wall sheathing to allow a simple and airtight connection between the roof and wall assemblies

Right - Here, air control is established by taping the seams of the plywood panel sheathing. The roof sheathing is also trimmed flush with the wall sheathing to allow a simple and airtight connection between the roof and wall assemblies
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Right - Hole drilled to verify sealant is present - Hole will be sealed after verification

Right - Hole drilled to verify sealant is present - Hole will be sealed after verification
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Right - Manometers are placed away from the indoor side of the fan during blower door testing

Right - Manometers are placed away from the indoor side of the fan during blower door testing
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Right - Mastic is being installed to air seal the wood-to-wood joints in this wall.

Right - Mastic is being installed to air seal the wood-to-wood joints in this wall.
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Right - Mold- and water-resistant fiber glass insulating sheathing is installed after panelized walls are assembled on site.

Right - Mold- and water-resistant fiber glass insulating sheathing is installed after panelized walls are assembled on site.