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Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly

Wrong - Cavity insulation not installed properly

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Wrong - Batt insulation installed backward

Wrong - Batt insulation installed backward

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Batt insulation is installed at the attic floor

Batt insulation is installed at the attic floor

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No insulation installed in cavity and not air sealed

No insulation installed in cavity and not air sealed

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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 2

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Video describing how to properly install insulation.

Rigid insulation and water control layers are installed on the exterior of a flat foundation wall; spray foam insulates the rim joist

Rigid insulation and water control layers are installed on the exterior of a flat foundation wall; spray foam insulates the rim joist

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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 1

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Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.

Right--The polyethylene ground cover for this insulated crawlspace is taped at seams and around posts before the insulation and slab are installed.

Right--The polyethylene ground cover for this insulated crawlspace is taped at seams and around posts before the insulation and slab are installed.

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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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EPS Foam Insulation | Madrona Passive House

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Video discussing the EPS foam insulation used on the floor of a passive house.

Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed

Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed

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Insulated Concrete Forms - Installation Training Video

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Video from ICFbuildings on how to design and install ICF on an entire home.

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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Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation

Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation

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Taped vertical joint of lower wall insulation

Taped vertical joint of lower wall insulation

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RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation

RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation

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Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (2)

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Video describing how to properly install continuous rigid insulation sheathing and siding.

Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)

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Video describing exterior rigid foam insulation.

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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Blown fiberglass insulation fills netted wall cavities

Blown fiberglass insulation fills netted wall cavities

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Energy Code - Module 5: Insulation Installation Requirements

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Webinar that explores important changes in the 2021 IECC, focusing on Insulation.

Spray Foam Interior Insulation for Existing Foundation Walls

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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.

Exterior Insulation Implications on Heating and Cooling in Cold Climates

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in finding cost-effective solutions for deep energy retrofits (DERs) related to exterior wall insulation in a cold climate, with targets of 50% peak load reduction and 50% space conditioning energy savings.

Hot Spot: Closed Crawlspace - Installing Wall Insulation

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Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on installing different insulation types in a closed crawlspace foundation.

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

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Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

Wrong - Insulation does not fill double wall cavity

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Upper wall insulation installation with butyl z-flashing

Upper wall insulation installation with butyl z-flashing

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