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Install new insulation on the refrigerant line of your air conditioner’s compressor unit to protect the pipe and improve your cooling system’s efficiency.

Install new insulation on the refrigerant line of your air conditioner’s compressor unit to protect the pipe and improve your cooling system’s efficiency.
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Pull off strips of old caulk using pliers or your fingers. Remove residual caulk using a razor scraper.

Pull off strips of old caulk using pliers or your fingers. Remove residual caulk using a razor scraper.
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The new pipe insulation on these heat pump refrigerant lines is wrapped in UV-resistant tape starting from the bottom and working up; the tape layers are shingled to prevent water entry.

The new pipe insulation on these heat pump refrigerant lines is wrapped in UV-resistant tape starting from the bottom and working up; the tape layers are shingled to prevent water entry.
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1 inch exterior insulation sheathing as attic eave baffle and vent

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1 inch exterior insulation sheathing as attic eave baffle and vent
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1 inch rigid insulation as attic eave baffle cut around manufactured vent

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1 inch rigid insulation as attic eave baffle cut around manufactured vent
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2-stud corner with 1x4 backer

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2-stud corner with 1x4 backer
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2-stud corner with drywall clips

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2-stud corner with drywall clips
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2012 IECC Code Level Insulation – DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Requirements

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Pier Foundation

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Pier Foundation
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade