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Right – Air barrier is air sealed

Right – Air barrier is air sealed
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Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing

Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing

Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing

Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
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Right – Air barrier sealed

Right – Air barrier sealed
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Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.

Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.
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Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.

Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.
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Right – Closed-cell spray foam insulates and air-seals the rim joist above a shared wall between the garage and living space.

Right – Closed-cell spray foam insulates and air-seals the rim joist above a shared wall between the garage and living space.
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Right – Closed-cell spray foam insulation in the shared wall between the garage and living space helps to air-seal the wall and protect occupants from garage pollutants.

Right – Closed-cell spray foam insulation in the shared wall between the garage and living space helps to air-seal the wall and protect occupants from garage pollutants.
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Right – Coated OSB provides a weather-resistant air barrier for this envelope of this home.

Right – Coated OSB provides a weather-resistant air barrier for this envelope of this home.
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Right – Coated OSB sheathing provides a continuous air and moisture barrier around the home.

Right – Coated OSB sheathing provides a continuous air and moisture barrier around the home.
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Right – Coated sheathing is taped at all seams to serve as an exterior air barrier on the walls.

Right – Coated sheathing is taped at all seams to serve as an exterior air barrier on the walls.
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Right – Continuous air barrier

Right – Continuous air barrier
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Right – Every seam and nail hole in these garage-to-house walls is sealed with tape.

Right – Every seam and nail hole in these garage-to-house walls is sealed with tape.
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Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier

Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier
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Right – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.

Right – House wrap is safely installed using a boom lift.
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Right – Insulation installed behind fireplace prior to air barrier installation

Right – Insulation installed behind fireplace prior to air barrier installation
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Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above

Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above
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Right – Insulation is properly installed

Right – Insulation is properly installed
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Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation

Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation
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Right – Insulation properly installed before air barrier

Right – Insulation properly installed before air barrier
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Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed

Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed
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Right – Rigid air barrier is installed to hold insulation in place

Right – Rigid air barrier is installed to hold insulation in place
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Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft

Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft