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Slab-on-grade with concrete stem wall and under slab insulation

Slab-on-grade with concrete stem wall and under slab insulation

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Slab-on-grade with concrete masonry stem wall and exterior insulation

Slab-on-grade with concrete masonry stem wall and exterior insulation

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Slab-on-grade with integral grade beam and exterior and slab insulation

Slab-on-grade with integral grade beam and exterior and slab insulation

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Traditional roof trusses pinch insulation where the roof meets the walls.

Traditional roof trusses pinch insulation where the roof meets the walls.

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Durable Interior Foundation Insulation Retrofits for Cold Climates, Cloquet Minnesota

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Case study describing foundation wall moisture studies at a research facility in Minnesota run by Building America team NorthernSTAR.

Imagine Homes chose low-density spray foam to insulate this attic.

Imagine Homes chose low-density spray foam to insulate this attic.

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Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom of the plenum space.

Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom of the plenum space.

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Trunk to duct connections are properly insulated and have been sealed with mastic

Trunk to duct connections are properly insulated and have been sealed with mastic

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This unfaced fiberglass completely fills the wall cavities, with RESNET Grade 1 insulation.

This unfaced fiberglass completely fills the wall cavities, with RESNET Grade 1 insulation.

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Right – Netting will prevent blown insulation from blocking the soffit vents.

Right – Netting will prevent blown insulation from blocking the soffit vents.

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Wrong - Insulation does not fill entire cavity leading to heat losses.

Wrong - Insulation does not fill entire cavity leading to heat losses.

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This 2x6 wall is advanced framed and filled with dense-packed cellulose insulation.

This 2x6 wall is advanced framed and filled with dense-packed cellulose insulation.

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Right – This coated OSB sheathing product is available with an integrated insulation layer.

Right – This coated OSB sheathing product is available with an integrated insulation layer.

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Wrong - Batt insulation is poorly installed leaving gaps along the ceiling.

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Vented crawlspace foundation insulated under floor joists with rigid foam.

Vented crawlspace foundation insulated under floor joists with rigid foam.

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Right - Mineral Wool insulation is installed on the exterior of wall with furring strips.

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Pieces of rigid foam insulation are cut to size to be fitted into the garage door.

Pieces of rigid foam insulation are cut to size to be fitted into the garage door.

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Unvented Conditioned Attic with Spray Foam Insulation Below Roof Deck

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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.

Right: Ducts are completely buried beneath insulation to the depth specified in the plans

Right: Ducts are completely buried beneath insulation to the depth specified in the plans

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Moisture levels are checked in the blown cellulose insulation before enclosing the walls.

Moisture levels are checked in the blown cellulose insulation before enclosing the walls.

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A monolithic concrete slab is insulated on the exterior slab edge with rigid foam

A monolithic concrete slab is insulated on the exterior slab edge with rigid foam

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Spray foam insulates and air seals the underside of the attic roof and walls.

Spray foam insulates and air seals the underside of the attic roof and walls.

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Spray foam insulates and air seals the exterior wall behind the fireplace.

Spray foam insulates and air seals the exterior wall behind the fireplace.

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Right – An insulated space is provided in the home’s attic to house the HVAC equipment.

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Excavationless: Exterior-Side Foundation Insulation for Existing Homes, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Case study describing novel technique for installing exterior spray foam on foundation walls that uses high-pressure water sprayer and a “hydro vac” to remove dirt along the foundation wall.

The duct for this exhaust fan is properly routed through the roof and the duct is insulated

The duct for this exhaust fan is properly routed through the roof and the duct is insulated

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A standard site-built roof of rafters may pinch the insulation at the eaves

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Right - A wood dam was constructed to hold back the attic floor insulation

Right - A wood dam was constructed to hold back the attic floor insulation

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Spray Foam Insulation Applied over the Siding of Existing Exterior Walls

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Guide describing how to install spray foam on the exterior of the existing home after framing over the existing siding.

Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers

Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers

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