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Right - A “flash” seal approach with spray foam provides a continuous air barrier between the ceiling and walls of the garage and the living space.

Right - A “flash” seal approach with spray foam provides a continuous air barrier between the ceiling and walls of the garage and the living space.
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Right - a dropped ceiling below a taped plywood air barrier provides a service cavity for ducts and wiring.

Right - a dropped ceiling below a taped plywood air barrier provides a service cavity for ducts and wiring.
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Right - A smart vapor barrier wraps the walls and window frames of this home. Seams are taped to provide an air- and water-resistant barrier.

Right - A smart vapor barrier wraps the walls and window frames of this home. Seams are taped to provide an air- and water-resistant barrier.
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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 - Closed-cell spray foam is installed as a skim coat to provide air tightness to an exterior wall cavity before installing batt or blown cavity insulation.

Right - Closed-cell spray foam is installed as a skim coat to provide air tightness to an exterior wall cavity before installing batt or blown cavity insulation.
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Right - Drywall is installed as an air barrier above the central hallway duct chase prior to installing the trunk ducts.

Right - Drywall is installed as an air barrier above the central hallway duct chase prior to installing the trunk ducts.
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Right - House wrap is carefully installed from the top of the roof line to the foundation; seams are overlapped and taped to provide a continuous air- and weather-resistant barrier

Right - House wrap is carefully installed from the top of the roof line to the foundation; seams are overlapped and taped to provide a continuous air- and weather-resistant barrier
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Right - House wrap is overlapped “shingle” style to direct moisture down and away from the house; seams will be taped so house wrap serves as both an air and weather barrier.

Right - House wrap is overlapped “shingle” style to direct moisture down and away from the house; seams will be taped so house wrap serves as both an air and weather barrier.
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Right - Penetrations through the band joist are properly air-sealed.

Right - Penetrations through the band joist are properly air-sealed.
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Right - Plywoood sheathing is taped at the seams to create a continuous air barrier that prevents air infiltration through critical junctures in the wall, such as at corners and between floors.

Right - Plywoood sheathing is taped at the seams to create a continuous air barrier that prevents air infiltration through critical junctures in the wall, such as at corners and between floors.
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Right - Sub-floor insulation is properly installed and supported.

Right - Sub-floor insulation is properly installed and supported.
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Right - The butterfly damper of this crawlspace supply register opens when the HVAC fan is running; the damper duct is sealed with mastic and supported by strapping.

Right - The butterfly damper of this crawlspace supply register opens when the HVAC fan is running; the damper duct is sealed with mastic and supported by strapping.
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Right - These attic knee walls are insulated with rigid foam and sealed with spray foam to form a continuous air barrier at the gable end of this cathedral ceiling.

Right - These attic knee walls are insulated with rigid foam and sealed with spray foam to form a continuous air barrier at the gable end of this cathedral ceiling.
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Right - This cedar siding is installed over furring strips which allow an air and drainage gap behind the siding.

Right - This cedar siding is installed over furring strips which allow an air and drainage gap behind the siding.
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Right - Walls and ceilings shared by the garage and living space must be air sealed and insulated.

Right - Walls and ceilings shared by the garage and living space must be air sealed and insulated.
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Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.

Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall

Right – Air barrier installed behind shower stall