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Band joist insulation and air sealing

Band joist insulation and air sealing
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Bathroom Exhaust

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Batt insulation is installed in two layers in perpendicular directions against the baffle to full required insulation height

Batt insulation is installed in two layers in perpendicular directions against the baffle to full required insulation height
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Batt insulation is installed in two layers with offset seams against the baffle to full code-required insulation height

Batt insulation is installed in two layers with offset seams against the baffle to full code-required insulation height
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Batt insulation is not an effective air barrier

Batt insulation is not an effective air barrier
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Batt insulation should be cut to fit around wiring so that insulation can completely fill the wall cavity

Batt insulation should be cut to fit around wiring so that insulation can completely fill the wall cavity
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Baxter Community - High Performance Green Building

Baxter Community - High Performance Green Building
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Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit Prototype

Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit Prototype
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Before conducting a blower door test, turn off any ambient gas water heater located in the conditioned space of the home; when the test is finished, turn the water heater back on and reset the pilot light if needed.

Before conducting a blower door test, turn off any ambient gas water heater located in the conditioned space of the home; when the test is finished, turn the water heater back on and reset the pilot light if needed.
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Before installing drywall, contractors install two beads of a sprayer-applied elastomeric sealant along framing and top plates to forma a flexible, air-tight seal between the framing and dry wall.

Before installing drywall, contractors install two beads of a sprayer-applied elastomeric sealant along framing and top plates to forma a flexible, air-tight seal between the framing and dry wall.
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Before purchasing a door sweep, measure the full width of the door where the sweep will be installed.

Before purchasing a door sweep, measure the full width of the door where the sweep will be installed.
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Best Practices Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NM

Best Practices Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NM
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Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WA

Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WA
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Best Practices Case Study: Nelson Construction, Hamilton Way, Farmingon, CT

Best Practices Case Study: Nelson Construction, Hamilton Way, Farmingon, CT
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Best Practices Case Study: S&A Homes, East Liberty, PIttsburgh, PA

Best Practices Case Study: S&A Homes, East Liberty, PIttsburgh, PA
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Best Practices Case Study: Shaw Construction Burlingame Ranch Ph.1, Aspen, CO

Best Practices Case Study: Shaw Construction Burlingame Ranch Ph.1, Aspen, CO
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Block off registers before installing spray sealant in HVAC ducts

Block off registers before installing spray sealant in HVAC ducts
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Blocking installed on a flat roof for a PV system rack is sealed around the edges with sealant then will be covered with self-adhering roof membrane to prevent water leakage

Blocking installed on a flat roof for a PV system rack is sealed around the edges with sealant then will be covered with self-adhering roof membrane to prevent water leakage
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Blower Door Instructional Video

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Blower Door Quick Guide Part 1

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Blower Door Quick Guide Part 2

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Blown cellulose insulation completely fills the netted wall and ceiling cavities.

Blown cellulose insulation completely fills the netted wall and ceiling cavities.
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Blown fiberglass insulation fills netted wall cavities

Blown fiberglass insulation fills netted wall cavities
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Boot has been covered with insulation and sealed with mastic

Boot has been covered with insulation and sealed with mastic