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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:00

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

Publication Date

Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:00

Wind Washing

Guide describing wind washing and how to prevent it.

Aerosol Sealing Building Enclosures, Single and Multifamily Dwellings - Code Compliance Brief

Publication Date

January, 2020

The intent of this brief is to provide code-related information for aerosol sealing building enclosures to achieve durable air tightness levels that will be accepted as being in compliance with the code.

Air Sealing Retrofits: Conducting an IR Camera Inspection of an Existing Home - Ceilings and Supply Grills

Publication Date

December, 2022

Author(s)

Louie Edward

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Video describing how to use an infrared camera to check for air leakage in the ceiling during a blower door test in winter.

Calculating Attic Passive Ventilation

Information guide describing how to calculate attic passive ventilation with example calculations.