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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
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Low-slope roof assemblies constructed of two deck sheathing layers sandwiching rigid foam, and topped with mechanically fastened membrane

Low-slope roof assemblies constructed of two deck sheathing layers sandwiching rigid foam, and topped with mechanically fastened membrane
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Measure the depth of insulation

Measure the depth of insulation
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Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts

Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts
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Moisture can migrate from below the foundation to the basement wall and insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation

Moisture can migrate from below the foundation to the basement wall and insulation cavity in a conventional blanket insulation installation
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Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall

Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall
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Moisture problems must be dealt with before sealing and insulating a crawlspace

Moisture problems must be dealt with before sealing and insulating a crawlspace
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Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased

Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased
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New baffles are stapled in the eaves of this attic prior to installing insulation

New baffles are stapled in the eaves of this attic prior to installing insulation
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New Charleston, SC home's first level used as parking, storage, and access space

New Charleston, SC home's first level used as parking, storage, and access space
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New Code Options for Insulating, Sealing, and Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics in Residential Buildings

New Code Options for Insulating, Sealing, and Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics in Residential Buildings
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New Orleans House Profile

New Orleans House Profile
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate House

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes: Deep Creek, Seaford, Delaware

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc., Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co., New Columbia, Portland, OR

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tommy Williams Homes: Longleaf Village & Belmont, Gainesville, FL

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One way to air seal and insulate kneewalls – add insulation and a rigid air barrier along roof line of unconditioned attic space outside kneewall

One way to air seal and insulate kneewalls – add insulation and a rigid air barrier along roof line of unconditioned attic space outside kneewall
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Opening Protection Systems - Doors, Windows, Garages

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Passive House Basement Foundation Walls: Karuna Video #3

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Passive House Basement Thermal Breaks: Karuna Video #4

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Passive House Foundation Wall and Drainage: Karuna Video #5