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Insulate a post-tensioned monolithic concrete slab: A) Install rigid foam in form before pouring concrete for slab, B) After concrete cures, install a second layer of rigid foam and protection board on the exterior perimeter of the wall

Insulate a post-tensioned monolithic concrete slab: A) Install rigid foam in form before pouring concrete for slab, B) After concrete cures, install a second layer of rigid foam and protection board on the exterior perimeter of the wall
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Insulate slab edge where concrete floor slab over unconditioned space is supported by a wall by either insulating along the full length of the wall and 8 feet down from the slab edge or on both the exterior and interior 4 feet down from slab edge

Insulate slab edge where concrete floor slab over unconditioned space is supported by a wall by either insulating along the full length of the wall and 8 feet down from the slab edge or on both the exterior and interior 4 feet down from slab edge
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Insulated concrete forms (ICF) provide an insulated below-grade foundation wall; the floor is connected to the ICF wall with joist hangers and ledger bolted into the concrete core of the ICF

Insulated concrete forms (ICF) provide an insulated below-grade foundation wall; the floor is connected to the ICF wall with joist hangers and ledger bolted into the concrete core of the ICF
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Insulated sheathing has been taped and sealed at seams

Insulated sheathing has been taped and sealed at seams
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Insulated whole-house fan cover

Insulated whole-house fan cover
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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 1

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Interior intersecting wall with 1x6

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Interior intersecting wall with 1x6
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Interior intersecting wall with 2 studs and rigid insulation

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Interior intersecting wall with 2 studs and rigid insulation
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Interior intersecting wall with drywall clips

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Interior intersecting wall with drywall clips
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Interior intersecting wall with ladder blocking

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Interior intersecting wall with ladder blocking
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Interior removable storm window sample

Interior removable storm window sample
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges

Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges
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Let in 1x4 shear bracing

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Let in 1x4 shear bracing
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Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams

Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams
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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed

Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
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Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity

Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity
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Manufactured insulated header

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Manufactured insulated header
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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam

Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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Measure the depth of insulation

Measure the depth of insulation