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Infrared image of a rim joist

Infrared image of a rim joist
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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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Insert rigid blocking pieces into each joist bay and fasten with caulk or nails

Insert rigid blocking pieces into each joist bay and fasten with caulk or nails
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Inspection of taped joint

Inspection of taped joint
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Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.

Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.
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Install a gasket around the plumbing vent stack in the exterior top plate

Install a gasket around the plumbing vent stack in the exterior top plate
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Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
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Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.

Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.
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Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.

Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.
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Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls

Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls
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Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.

Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.
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Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.

Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.
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Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.

Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.
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Install an air barrier over dropped ceilings or soffits

Install an air barrier over dropped ceilings or soffits
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Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.

Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.
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Install rigid insulation and finish material below the framing and cavity insulation of a building overhang

Install rigid insulation and finish material below the framing and cavity insulation of a building overhang
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Install WaterSense® labeled showerheads which can reduce water use in the shower by 20 percent.

Install WaterSense® labeled showerheads which can reduce water use in the shower by 20 percent.
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Installation details for weather-resistant barriers

Installation details for weather-resistant barriers
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Installing a garage exhaust fan is one important step in keeping auto exhaust and other pollutants out of the home

Installing a garage exhaust fan is one important step in keeping auto exhaust and other pollutants out of the home
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Insulated cantilever floor - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation closure

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Insulated cantilever floor - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation closure
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Insulated cantilever floor - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation closure

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Insulated cantilever floor - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation closure
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Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring
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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers