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Right – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck

Right – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck
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Right- This flue pipe has been air sealed with sheet metal and fire-rated caulk and an insulation dam has been constructed to keep insulation from touching the hot flue pipe

Right- This flue pipe has been air sealed with sheet metal and fire-rated caulk and an insulation dam has been constructed to keep insulation from touching the hot flue pipe
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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall

Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
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Right: Ducts are completely buried beneath insulation to the depth specified in the plans

Right: Ducts are completely buried beneath insulation to the depth specified in the plans
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Right: ductwork is fully encapsulated with ccSPF prior to ceiling installation and burial

Right: ductwork is fully encapsulated with ccSPF prior to ceiling installation and burial
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Right: Ductwork is installed in direct contact with lower truss cords. In this picture the main trunk is laying on the truss cords and branch ducts are temporarily held with strapping across truss cords. Ducts are well sealed with mastic

Right: Ductwork is installed in direct contact with lower truss cords. In this picture the main trunk is laying on the truss cords and branch ducts are temporarily held with strapping across truss cords. Ducts are well sealed with mastic
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Right: Side-entry boots are used to keep ductwork close to the ceiling

Right: Side-entry boots are used to keep ductwork close to the ceiling
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Rigid foam or wood blocking can be installed and sealed as shown to prevent airflow through the wall cavities between two rooms of different ceiling heights.

Rigid foam or wood blocking can be installed and sealed as shown to prevent airflow through the wall cavities between two rooms of different ceiling heights.
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Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes

Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes
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Schematic of exterior insulated roof assembly

Schematic of exterior insulated roof assembly
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Seal all drywall-to-top plate seams and penetrations at the attic floor

Seal all drywall-to-top plate seams and penetrations at the attic floor
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Seal the drywall to top-plate seams and the lower edge of baffles to the top plate to prevent the air coming from soffit vents from flowing under baffles into insulation.

Seal the drywall to top-plate seams and the lower edge of baffles to the top plate to prevent the air coming from soffit vents from flowing under baffles into insulation.
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Second layer of rigid insulation is adhered with foam

Second layer of rigid insulation is adhered with foam
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Shafts (e.g., Duct, Flue)

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SIP homes built in coastal locations should be constructed so that the lowest level is well above the BFE.

SIP homes built in coastal locations should be constructed so that the lowest level is well above the BFE.
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SIP panel door and wall framing

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SIP panel door and wall framing
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SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls

SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
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SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat

SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat
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SIP roof panel detailing at eaves with an angled fascia

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SIP roof panel detailing at eaves with an angled fascia
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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a framed overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a framed overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board
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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a short overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a short overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board
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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a vertical fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a vertical fascia and soffit board
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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with an angled fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with an angled fascia and soffit board
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SIP wall and roof panels can be sealed at all seams with a tenacious air sealing tape.

SIP wall and roof panels can be sealed at all seams with a tenacious air sealing tape.