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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation

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The living space in this multistory, multifamily building is thermally insulated from the outside and the unconditioned garage below by insulating above the podium slab

The living space in this multistory, multifamily building is thermally insulated from the outside and the unconditioned garage below by insulating above the podium slab

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Insulated whole-house fan cover

Insulated whole-house fan cover

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Builder's Guide to Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

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Presentation describing details for installing structural insulated panels (SIPs).

Insulating Concrete Forms for Multifamily Residential Construction

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Article describing methods for designing and constructing multifamily buildings with insulating concrete forms (ICFs).

Concrete masonry basement wall with exterior insulation.

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Benefits of foundation insulation and other design improvements

Benefits of foundation insulation and other design improvements

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Wrong - No insulation was installed behind the shower surround.

Wrong - No insulation was installed behind the shower surround.

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Duct is located in unconditioned space and is properly insulated

Duct is located in unconditioned space and is properly insulated

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Right - The slab-edge insulation is finished with stucco.

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Concrete crawl space wall with exterior insulatio

Concrete crawl space wall with exterior insulation

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Concrete crawl space wall with interior insulation

Concrete crawl space wall with interior insulation

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Wrong - Insulation was not sliced to wrap around wiring.

Wrong - Insulation was not sliced to wrap around wiring.

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Wrap the insulation around the pipe in a spiral fashion

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Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation

Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation

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Right – Spray foam insulates the unvented attic.

Right – Spray foam insulates the unvented attic.

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Evaluation of the Thermal and Moisture Performance of Insulating Shades

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DOE-sponsored report describing a study investigating condensation buildup on windows when using insulating shades.

Taped vertical joint of lower wall insulation

Taped vertical joint of lower wall insulation

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RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation

RESNET Grade I installation of spray foam insulation

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Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

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Insulating Crawl Space Floors in Existing Homes

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Guide describing how to upgrade a crawlspace floor in an existing home by adding insulation.

Excavationless Exterior Foundation Insulation Exploratory Study

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Research study searching for combinations of existing technologies that could enable a minimally invasive, cost-competitive, easily deployable method of upgrading soil-side foundation insulation in existing buildings.

Wrong - This attic access hatch cover is not insulated

Wrong - This attic access hatch cover is not insulated

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (2)

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Video describing how to properly install continuous rigid insulation sheathing and siding.

Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)

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Video describing exterior rigid foam insulation.

Cantilever floor with insulation and air blocking

Cantilever floor with insulation and air blocking

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Wrong – Insulation has misalignment, compression, and gaps

Wrong – Insulation has misalignment, compression, and gaps

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Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation

Right – RESNET grade I installation of batt insulation

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Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation

Right – RESNET Grade I installation of blown insulation

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Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.

Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.

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