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Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.

Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.
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Air-seal the floor above a garage when there is living space above the garage and make sure floor insulation is in full contact with the underside of the subfloor.

Air-seal the floor above a garage when there is living space above the garage and make sure floor insulation is in full contact with the underside of the subfloor.
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Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
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All ceiling, wall, floor, and slab insulation shall achieve RESNET-defined Grade I installation

All ceiling, wall, floor, and slab insulation shall achieve RESNET-defined Grade I installation
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All seams between structural insulated panels (SIPs) foamed and/or taped per manufacturer's instructions

All seams between structural insulated panels (SIPs) foamed and/or taped per manufacturer's instructions
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Although crawlspaces are not recommended in flood-prone areas, they can be designed or retrofitted to greatly increase resistance to flood damage.

Although crawlspaces are not recommended in flood-prone areas, they can be designed or retrofitted to greatly increase resistance to flood damage.
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An active radon fan helps pull radon out of the home’s basement.

An active radon fan helps pull radon out of the home’s basement.
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An all-terrain forklift is used to move and stage the panels

An all-terrain forklift is used to move and stage the panels
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An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space

An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space
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An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams

An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams
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An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint.

An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint.
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An unvented cathedralized attic has the air, thermal, and vapor control layers at the roof line

An unvented cathedralized attic has the air, thermal, and vapor control layers at the roof line
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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
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Are the Walls Closing In?

Are the Walls Closing In?
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Assembly Sequence for Concrete Wall with Exterior Insulation

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Assembly Sequence for Concrete Wall with Interior Foam Spray Insulation

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Assemblysill details for a site built, refurbished window that includes a permanent interior storm window.

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Assemblysill details for a site built, refurbished window that includes a permanent interior storm window.
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Attic radiant barriers

Attic radiant barriers
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Baffles provide an air space over the insulation to guide ventilation air from the soffit vents up along the underside of the roof deck

Baffles provide an air space over the insulation to guide ventilation air from the soffit vents up along the underside of the roof deck
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Balloon-framed walls have no top plate to prevent air flow into wall cavity

Balloon-framed walls have no top plate to prevent air flow into wall cavity
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Basement foundation insulated on interior with rigid foam.

Basement foundation insulated on interior with rigid foam.
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Basement plan showing sump pump location and perimeter drain that empties to the sump pit

Basement plan showing sump pump location and perimeter drain that empties to the sump pit
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Basement Waterproofing at King's Hill Historic Home Remodel

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Batt insulation is not an effective air barrier

Batt insulation is not an effective air barrier