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Weatherstripping has been installed along the framing of this attic access panel to air seal the opening.

Weatherstripping has been installed along the framing of this attic access panel to air seal the opening.
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Wet Floodproofing

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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.

When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.
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When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.

When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.
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When replacing a ducted clothes dryer with a ventless dryer, seal off the dryer vent duct with foil mastic duct tape; Left: before; Right: after dryer vent duct has been capped and sealed.

When replacing a ducted clothes dryer with a ventless dryer, seal off the dryer vent duct with foil mastic duct tape; Left: before; Right: after dryer vent duct has been capped and sealed.
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When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .

When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .
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Why Are Attics Insulated With Open-Cell Spray Foam So Damp?

Why Are Attics Insulated With Open-Cell Spray Foam So Damp?
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Wind Resistant Roof Systems

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Wipe refrigerator condenser coils with a slightly damp rag to remove stubborn dust from the coils.

Wipe refrigerator condenser coils with a slightly damp rag to remove stubborn dust from the coils.
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Wrap the air-sealed chimney with mineral wool insulation to prevent contact with the warm brick when attic insulation is re-installed around the chimney

Wrap the air-sealed chimney with mineral wool insulation to prevent contact with the warm brick when attic insulation is re-installed around the chimney
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Wrong - Attic kneewall missing air barrier

Wrong - Attic kneewall missing air barrier
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Wrong - Batt insulation does not provide complete coverage across the attic floor so ceiling joists are exposed resulting in thermal bridging.

Wrong - Batt insulation does not provide complete coverage across the attic floor so ceiling joists are exposed resulting in thermal bridging.
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Wrong - Ceiling air barrier not properly installed

Wrong - Ceiling air barrier not properly installed
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Wrong - Exhaust fans should not have tight bends in duct work, especially right next to the fan as this can block airflow

Wrong - Exhaust fans should not have tight bends in duct work, especially right next to the fan as this can block airflow
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Wrong - IR image is showing that attic access is missing weather stripping.

Wrong - IR image is showing that attic access is missing weather stripping.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Wrong - Not enough straps were used to hang this flex duct so it is sagging, restricting air flow

Wrong - Not enough straps were used to hang this flex duct so it is sagging, restricting air flow
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Wrong - This attic access hatch cover is not insulated

Wrong - This attic access hatch cover is not insulated
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Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing

Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
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Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall

Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
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Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.

Wrong - Wind baffle installation will not allow insulation over the top plate.
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Wrong – A clothes dryer that vents to the crawlspace can contribute moisture to the crawlspace; this can result in damp, molding, and rotting insulation

Wrong – A clothes dryer that vents to the crawlspace can contribute moisture to the crawlspace; this can result in damp, molding, and rotting insulation