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Water management details at a mechanical curb for a skylight

Water management details at a mechanical curb for a skylight
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Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight

Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight
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Weatherstripping has been installed along the edge of this attic access panel to air seal the opening.

Weatherstripping has been installed along the edge of this attic access panel to air seal the opening.
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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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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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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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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 – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed

Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed

Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed
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Wrong – Gable end vents can circumvent soffit-to-ridge airflow and allow in wind-driven rain and wildfire embers

Wrong – Gable end vents can circumvent soffit-to-ridge airflow and allow in wind-driven rain and wildfire embers
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier