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Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.

Wrong – These plumbing penetrations have been cut larger than needed, making them difficult to seal.

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Right - The water and air control layers are properly integrated around the hose bib

Right - The water and air control layers are properly integrated around the hose bib

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Right - This opening in the foundation wall around this pipe was filled with wire mesh then sealed with spray foam to prevent rodent and insect entry

Right - This opening in the foundation wall around this pipe was filled with wire mesh then sealed with spray foam to prevent rodent and insect entry

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Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed

Wrong - This plumbing penetration through the foundation wall has not been sealed; the seam between the sill plate and the foundation wall is also unsealed

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Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier

Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier

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This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic

This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic

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Spray Foam Upper Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Attics

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Video describing how to insulate skylight shafts and knee walls correctly.

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

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This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.

Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame

Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached Dwellings

Case Study

Case study describing the measurement of envelope leakage in multifamily buildings.

Your Northern Home: Stack Effect

Video

Video describing the stack effect related to air leakage of a house.

Right - The vent hood is flashed

Right - The vent hood is flashed

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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

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Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests

Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests

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Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.

Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.

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Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests

Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests

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Right - The pipe penetration is properly flashed and furring strips are installed on each side in preparation for installing cladding

Right - The pipe penetration is properly flashed and furring strips are installed on each side in preparation for installing cladding

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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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A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

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Right - The attic access panel is insulated and weather stripped and a dam is built to hold back the blown attic floor insulation

Right - The attic access panel is insulated and weather stripped and a dam is built to hold back the blown attic floor insulation

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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

Video

Video describing how to properly replace windows and window frames.

Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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Video describing how to install an inset window in an integrated truss house built in cold climates like Alaska.

Wrong – Chase not capped

Wrong – Chase not capped

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Common points of rodent entry and infestation around a home

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Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

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Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole

Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole

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Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

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Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.

Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.

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Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch

Wrong – There is no weather stripping or gasket around the attic stair hatch

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Right – This recessed light was installed with a trim kit and is ICAT labeled.

Right – This recessed light was installed with a trim kit and is ICAT labeled.

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