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Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole

Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
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For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls

For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls
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Habitat for Humanity High R-Value Prototype

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Hidden sheet metal baffles prevent the transmission of light and sound through the transfer grille

Hidden sheet metal baffles prevent the transmission of light and sound through the transfer grille
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High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.

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High-Performance Homes - A Simpler Design Strategy

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Hot Spot: Closed Crawlspace - Ventilation

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ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck

ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck
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ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging

ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging
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In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.

In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.
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In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.

In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.
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Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic

Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic
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Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed

Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed
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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation
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Inset band joist at top plate

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Inset band joist at top plate
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Inset band joist at wood floor truss

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Inset band joist at wood floor truss
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Inset shear panel assembly

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Inset shear panel assembly
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Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding

Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding
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Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.
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Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.

Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.
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Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade

Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade
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Installing transfer grilles is one way to balance pressures from room to room

Installing transfer grilles is one way to balance pressures from room to room
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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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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 2