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Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof

Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof
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Water-proof materials cover the exterior side of crawlspace windows in a crawlspace retrofit, while foil-faced rigid foams seals and insulates the inside face of the openings

Water-proof materials cover the exterior side of crawlspace windows in a crawlspace retrofit, while foil-faced rigid foams seals and insulates the inside face of the openings
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Waverly Addition Conditioned Crawl Space

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Waverly Home Addition | Exterior Cladding Details

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Well sealed duct lifted into raised ceiling chase

Well sealed duct lifted into raised ceiling chase
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Wet Floodproofing

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What is Continuous Insulation — A Guide for Insulators and Contractors

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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter

When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter
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Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters
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Wind Resistant Roof Systems

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Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation

Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation
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Wrong - Air leakage from the conditioned space to the basement foundation wall can lead to condensation or moisture issues in a conventional blanket insulation installation.

Wrong - Air leakage from the conditioned space to the basement foundation wall can lead to condensation or moisture issues in a conventional blanket insulation installation.
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Wrong - Basement rim joist not sealed.

Wrong - Basement rim joist not sealed.
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Wrong - Basement window not sealed.

Wrong - Basement window not sealed.
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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 - Batt insulation installed backward

Wrong - Batt insulation installed backward
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Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly

Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly
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Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly

Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly
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Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly

Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly
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Wrong - Ceiling air barrier not properly installed

Wrong - Ceiling air barrier not properly installed
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Wrong - Ceiling insulation is not completely installed and air barrier is missing.

Wrong - Ceiling insulation is not completely installed and air barrier is missing.
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Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.

Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.
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Wrong - Flex duct pinched by bracing

Wrong - Flex duct pinched by bracing