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Air seal at cabinet soffit - single-story

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Air seal at cabinet soffit - single-story
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Air seal at cabinet soffit - two-story

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Air seal at cabinet soffit - two-story
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Air seal at duct soffit

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Air seal at duct soffit
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Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.

Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.
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Air seal floor joist cavities under kneewall with rigid foam, plywood, or OSB caulked in place

Air seal floor joist cavities under kneewall with rigid foam, plywood, or OSB caulked in place
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Air seal the attic access panel with weatherstripping.

Air seal the attic access panel with weatherstripping.
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Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weatherstripping.

Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weatherstripping.
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Air sealing at attic hatch - finish screws

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Air sealing at attic hatch - finish screws
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Air sealing at attic pull down attic stair

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Air sealing at attic pull down attic stair
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Air sealing at interior wall between conditioned space and unconditioned attic

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Air sealing at interior wall between conditioned space and unconditioned attic
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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made

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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - pre made
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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built

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Air sealing at recessed lighting in attic - site built
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Air sealing tape seals all wood-to-wood joints in the attic.

Air sealing tape seals all wood-to-wood joints in the attic.
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Air-Impermeable Insulation for Condensation Control in Unvented Attics, per IRC Table 806.5.

Air-Impermeable Insulation for Condensation Control in Unvented Attics, per IRC Table 806.5.
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Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.

Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.
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An energy recovery ventilator draws in fresh outside air that is filtered and circulated by the central air handler, while stale air from central returns is routed through the ERV to exchange heat before being exhausted outside.

An energy recovery ventilator draws in fresh outside air that is filtered and circulated by the central air handler, while stale air from central returns is routed through the ERV to exchange heat before being exhausted outside.
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An IR camera image shows gaps around HVAC flue pipes allow conditioned air to leak through blown fiberglass into the attic

An IR camera image shows gaps around HVAC flue pipes allow conditioned air to leak through blown fiberglass into the attic
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An oil-fired boiler with direct combustion air and exhaust venting

An oil-fired boiler with direct combustion air and exhaust venting
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An unvented cathedralized attic has the air, thermal, and vapor control layers at the roof line

An unvented cathedralized attic has the air, thermal, and vapor control layers at the roof line
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Anemometers, including the vane style (lower) and hotwire style (upper) are used to measure air velocity to calculate airflow

Anemometers, including the vane style (lower) and hotwire style (upper) are used to measure air velocity to calculate airflow
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Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof Sheathing

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Assembled section of fiber board duct

Assembled section of fiber board duct
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Attach a strong permanent cover to gable end vents before a severe storm strikes to prevent moisture intrusion.

Attach a strong permanent cover to gable end vents before a severe storm strikes to prevent moisture intrusion.
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Attic access panel air sealing

Attic access panel air sealing