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Right – Open-cell spray foam is installed over closed-cell spray foam in this hybrid approach to achieve adequate attic ventilation while allowing some vapor permeability.

Right – Open-cell spray foam is installed over closed-cell spray foam in this hybrid approach to achieve adequate attic ventilation while allowing some vapor permeability.
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Right – R-23 of blown fiberglass fills the walls and unvented vaulted attic cavities of this marine-climate home while an additional R-20 (4-inches) of graphite-enhanced expanded polystyrene is installed above the roof sheathing.

Right – R-23 of blown fiberglass fills the walls and unvented vaulted attic cavities of this marine-climate home while an additional R-20 (4-inches) of graphite-enhanced expanded polystyrene is installed above the roof sheathing.
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Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.

Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.
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Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events

: Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events
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Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events

Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events
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Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed

Right – Seams and penetrations of air barrier properly sealed
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Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape

Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape
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Right – Several potential sources of air leakage into the attic have been air sealed; canned spray foam was used to seal around duct boots, along seams in the drywall, and along top plates.

Right – Several potential sources of air leakage into the attic have been air sealed; canned spray foam was used to seal around duct boots, along seams in the drywall, and along top plates.
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Right – Sheathing extends to rafters adding strength to soffit, baffles keep attic insulation from vent to maintain air flow

Right – Sheathing extends to rafters adding strength to soffit, baffles keep attic insulation from vent to maintain air flow
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Right – Spray foam air seals and insulates the walls including the walls behind the fireplace and covers the underside of the roof deck of this mixed-dry climate home to provide an insulated attic space for HVAC ducts.

Right – Spray foam air seals and insulates the walls including the walls behind the fireplace and covers the underside of the roof deck of this mixed-dry climate home to provide an insulated attic space for HVAC ducts.
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Right – Spray foam fills the roof joist cavities of this vaulted, unvented attic.

Right – Spray foam fills the roof joist cavities of this vaulted, unvented attic.
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Right – Spray foam insulates the unvented attic.

Right – Spray foam insulates the unvented attic.
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Right – Spray foam insulation is sprayed on the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned space in this low attic for the HVAC ducts.

Right – Spray foam insulation is sprayed on the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned space in this low attic for the HVAC ducts.
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Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.

Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.
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Right – The framing allows for required insulation depth.

Right – The framing allows for required insulation depth.
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Right – The knee wall is properly insulated and air sealed.

Right – The knee wall is properly insulated and air sealed.
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Right – The master bathroom has a handicapped-accessible shower with curbless entry and an adjustable-height hand shower.

Right – The master bathroom has a handicapped-accessible shower with curbless entry and an adjustable-height hand shower.
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Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.

Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.
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Right – The top plate-to-dry wall seams of the interior walls are sealed from the attic.

Right – The top plate-to-dry wall seams of the interior walls are sealed from the attic.
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Right – This attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray foam.

Right – This attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray foam.
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Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.

Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.
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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- The WaterSense label shows this toilet uses less water.

Right- The WaterSense label shows this toilet uses less water.
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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