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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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Insulated whole-house fan cover

Insulated whole-house fan cover

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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.

Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal

Wrong – Fibrous insulation does not air seal

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Insulating and Air Sealing Existing Non-ICAT Recessed Lights

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Guide describing how to air seal and insulate a non-ICAT recessed "can" light from an accessible attic in an existing home.

Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls

Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls

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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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Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover

Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover

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Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed

Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed

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Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed

Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed

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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.

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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used for sealing holes.

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Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening

Wrong – No blocking installed to prevent attic insulation from falling into stairs and opening

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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.

Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.

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Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house

Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house

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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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Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking

Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking

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Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use

Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use

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Air Sealing Attic Access Panels/Doors/Stairs

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.

Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.

Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.

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Air Sealing Duct and Flue Shafts

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.

Air Sealing Light Tubes

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Guide describing how to air-seal around light tubes.

Air Sealing Recessed Light Fixtures Below Unconditioned Space

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.

Air Sealing Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Fans

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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.

Spray Foam Upper Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Attics

Video

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

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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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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Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.

Air seal attic access panels and drop-down stairs to minimize air leakage.

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Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.

Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.

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Air seal the attic access panel with weatherstripping.

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