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Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier

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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

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Failure in attic insulation effectiveness caused by wind washing pushing insulation away from the edges of the attic space.

Failure in attic insulation effectiveness caused by wind washing pushing insulation away from the edges of the attic space.

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Air seal and insulate light tube

Air seal and insulate light tube

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Batt insulation is not an effective air barrier

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Insulating Heated Garage Plenums in Multifamily Buildings

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Guide describing methods for insulating heated garage plenums in multifamily parking garages.

Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 1

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Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.

The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation

The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation

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Blown Insulation for Cavities of Existing Exterior Walls

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Guide describing methods of installing blown insulation in exterior wall cavities of existing homes with minimal disruption to occupants.

Interior intersecting wall with 2 studs and rigid insulation

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Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed

Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed

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Air Sealing and Insulating Ceilings in Vented Attics

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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.

Wrong – Insulation has compression and misalignment

Wrong – Insulation has compression and misalignment

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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with floor above

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Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above

Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above

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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier

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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation

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Insulated whole-house fan cover

Insulated whole-house fan cover

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RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation

RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation

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Wrong – Insulation has misalignment, compression, and gaps

Wrong – Insulation has misalignment, compression, and gaps

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Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation

Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation

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Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation

Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation

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Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.

Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.

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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 – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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