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Connect the plastic application tunnel from the injection equipment to the supply plenum.

Connect the plastic application tunnel from the injection equipment to the supply plenum.

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Right - The vent hood is flashed

Right - The vent hood is flashed

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A putty knife is used to press caulk into a seam in the plywood sheathing.

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Right – All penetrations through the sill plate are caulked or foamed.

Right – All penetrations through the sill plate are caulked or foamed.

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Larger gaps can be filled with rigid foam which is spray foamed into place

Larger gaps can be filled with rigid foam which is spray foamed into place

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Conducting a Residential Duct Leakage Test and Blower Door Test: Calculating the volume of the home

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Video describing how to conduct a residential blower door and duct blaster test, including how to determine the home’s volume to determine whole-house air leakage. Video 5 of 9.

ABTCO Estimating and Installation Guide

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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

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Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall

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Install a foam gasket along top plates before installing drywall

Install a foam gasket along top plates before installing drywall

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Assembly details for a double-1-hour separation wall between dwelling units in multifamily row houses

Assembly details for a double-1-hour separation wall between dwelling units in multifamily row houses

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Assembly details for a 1-hour separation wall between dwelling units in multifamily row houses

Assembly details for a 1-hour separation wall between dwelling units in multifamily row houses

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Sample results from a total duct leakage test at final

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Right – An instructor shows students how to caulk the top plates of interior walls.

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Wrong - IR image is showing that attic access is missing weather stripping.

Wrong - IR image is showing that attic access is missing weather stripping.

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Re-install the storm window panels, ensuring that the low-E coating is facing outwards.

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Screw the storm window frame into the existing window’s wood casing to secure it.

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Allow sealant around the electrical switch box to fully cure before reinstalling.

Allow sealant around the electrical switch box to fully cure before reinstalling.

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal Bypass

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Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.

Form sheet metal shield around pipe keeping 3-inch clearance

Form sheet metal shield around pipe keeping 3-inch clearance

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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

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Sample results from a total duct leakage test at rough-in

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Right – Apply caulk at the slab-to-wall joint to reduce pest intrusion

Right – Apply caulk at the slab-to-wall joint to reduce pest intrusion

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The application of intumescent coating/protection layer protects this elevated floor system from below.

The application of intumescent coating/protection layer protects this elevated floor system from below.

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Cut-away view showing unsealed gaps around a heating duct that goes through a wall

Cut-away view showing unsealed gaps around a heating duct that goes through a wall

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Right – A bead of sealant will form an airtight gasket between the top plate and drywall.

Right – A bead of sealant will form an airtight gasket between the top plate and drywall.

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Right – A layer of sealant covers the wood-to-foam layer seams in the insulated header.

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Right - Wiring penetration through exterior wall is flashed with tape.

Right - Wiring penetration through exterior wall is flashed with tape.

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Right - A drywall gasket is installed along the top plate before installed drywall.

Right - A drywall gasket is installed along the top plate before installed drywall.

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Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to install inset windows correctly to keep cold air and moisture at bay.

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