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Taped plywood provides an air barrier beneath the cork insulation installed on the exterior of this home.

Taped plywood provides an air barrier beneath the cork insulation installed on the exterior of this home.
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing Process

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power Electronics

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal Bypass

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

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The “institutional” perfect wall works in all climate zones; water, air, vapor, and thermal control layers are exterior of the sheathing, assembly allows drying to interior and exterior

The “institutional” perfect wall works in all climate zones; water, air, vapor, and thermal control layers are exterior of the sheathing, assembly allows drying to interior and exterior
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The ability to choose a light color range allows one to customize the lighting of any space

The ability to choose a light color range allows one to customize the lighting of any space
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The air conditioner compressors are elevated above the base flood elevation.

The air conditioner compressors are elevated above the base flood elevation.
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The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers

The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers
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The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is first run with the garage door to outdoors closed

The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is first run with the garage door to outdoors closed
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The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is run first with the garage door to outdoors closed and then with the overhead garage door to outdoors open

The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is run first with the garage door to outdoors closed and then with the overhead garage door to outdoors open
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The attic knee walls were constructed from 2x6s and insulated with R-19 batt, backed with 1 inch of XPS foam board with taped joints to provide a solid air barrier over the insulated surfaces.

The attic knee walls were constructed from 2x6s and insulated with R-19 batt, backed with 1 inch of XPS foam board with taped joints to provide a solid air barrier over the insulated surfaces.
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The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation

The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
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The base of the plywood parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit

The base of the plywood parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
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The black coating on these walls is a liquid-applied asphalt-based air and moisture barrier.

The black coating on these walls is a liquid-applied asphalt-based air and moisture barrier.
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The builder in this very cold climate installed three layers of unfaced mineral wool batt in the double wall with a code-required vapor barrier between the middle and inner layers of wall insulation that is taped to barriers in the ceiling and floor.

The builder in this very cold climate installed three layers of unfaced mineral wool batt in the double wall with a code-required vapor barrier between the middle and inner layers of wall insulation that is taped to barriers in the ceiling and floor.
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The door sweep should be installed level to the door, positioned such that the bottom edge touches the door threshold.

The door sweep should be installed level to the door, positioned such that the bottom edge touches the door threshold.
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The drywall above the chase extends beyond adjoining top plates for a continuous air barrier

The drywall above the chase extends beyond adjoining top plates for a continuous air barrier
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The electrical conduit (metal) on the left has been sealed to the subfloor using fire-rated caulk, while the penetration for the yellow electrical wire on the right has not been air-sealed yet.

The electrical conduit (metal) on the left has been sealed to the subfloor using fire-rated caulk, while the penetration for the yellow electrical wire on the right has not been air-sealed yet.
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The electrical lines and box on this house were dislocated by hurricane forces.

The electrical lines and box on this house were dislocated by hurricane forces.
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The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing

The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
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The foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.

The foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.