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After spraying the 2x6 wall cavities with 2 inches (R-13) of closed-cell spray foam, the walls are covered with netting and an additional 3.5 inches of fiberglass (R-13) is blown in.

After spraying the 2x6 wall cavities with 2 inches (R-13) of closed-cell spray foam, the walls are covered with netting and an additional 3.5 inches of fiberglass (R-13) is blown in.
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring
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Air barrier is continuous across several components of the lower section of wall

Air barrier is continuous across several components of the lower section of wall
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Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.

Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
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Air seal at built-out soffit

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Air seal at built-out soffit
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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 chase walls - plan

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Air seal at chase walls - plan
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Air seal at top plate pipe penetration

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Air seal at top plate pipe penetration
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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 common wall between units in a multifamily structure to minimize air leakage.

Air seal the common wall between units in a multifamily structure to minimize air leakage.
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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 common wall between dwelling units

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Air sealing at common wall between dwelling units
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Air sealing at corner vertical bathtub chase

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Air sealing at corner vertical bathtub chase
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Air sealing at corner vertical chase

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Air sealing at corner vertical chase
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Air sealing at double walls

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Air sealing at double walls
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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 platform for manufactured fireplace assembly

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Air sealing at platform for manufactured fireplace assembly
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Air sealing at skylight shaft

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Air sealing at skylight shaft
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Air sealing behind a staircase

Air sealing behind a staircase
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Air sealing behind shower with cavity rigid insulation

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Air sealing behind shower with cavity rigid insulation