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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 - Potential locations for slab-on-grade stem insulation in new construction: slab insulation should always be underneath, with stem walls insulated (a) inside, (b) outside, (c) not at all, or (d) outside with underground extension to repel moisture.

Right - Potential locations for slab-on-grade stem insulation in new construction: slab insulation should always be underneath, with stem walls insulated (a) inside, (b) outside, (c) not at all, or (d) outside with underground extension to repel moisture.
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Right - Retrofit of an existing basement slab by adding dimple plastic mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.

Right - Retrofit of an existing basement slab by adding dimple plastic mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.
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Right - Rigid foam is installed over a waterproofing membrane that has been applied to the basement foundation walls.

Right - Rigid foam is installed over a waterproofing membrane that has been applied to the basement foundation walls.
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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 existing basement slab is retrofitted by installing a dimple plastic drainage mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.

Right - The existing basement slab is retrofitted by installing a dimple plastic drainage mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.
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Right - The slab-edge insulation is finished with stucco.

Right - The slab-edge insulation is finished with stucco.
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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 - This rigid insulation is correctly installed in a level layer over aggregate; the seams will be taped

Right - This rigid insulation is correctly installed in a level layer over aggregate; the seams will be taped
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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 - Workers installed rigid foam on the floor and the sill plates of these pre-cast, pre-insulated concrete wall panels to provide a continuous layer of insulation under and around the not-yet-poured basement floor slab.

Right - Workers installed rigid foam on the floor and the sill plates of these pre-cast, pre-insulated concrete wall panels to provide a continuous layer of insulation under and around the not-yet-poured basement floor slab.
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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 – A bond break layer is installed over the slab and under the floor tile.

Right – A bond break layer is installed over the slab and under the floor tile.
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Right – After installing the insulated concrete foundation wall panels, the builder installed underslab rigid foam, which was topped by 4 inches of crushed rock then the poured slab.

Right – After installing the insulated concrete foundation wall panels, the builder installed underslab rigid foam, which was topped by 4 inches of crushed rock then the poured slab.
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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
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Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub

Right – Air barrier installed behind the tub
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Right – Air barrier installed under staircase (picture taken from house looking into attached garage)

Right – Air barrier installed under staircase (picture taken from house looking into attached garage)