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Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall

Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall

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Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier

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Right - Seal the sill plate to the rim joist with caulk.

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Install a sill gasket between the sill plate and the foundation wall

Install a sill gasket between the sill plate and the foundation wall

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Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

Air Sealing Sill Plates

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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.