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Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, footing detail

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Drainage and waterproofing system components of a basement, sill detail

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Right - Basement with interior semi-permeable XPS or EPS insulation.

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Vented crawl space with insulation in the ceiling

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Slab-on-grade with concrete stem wall and slab insulation

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Post-tensioned slab-on-grade with exterior and slab insulation

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Slab-on-grade with integral grade beam with exterior insulation

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Concrete crawl space wall with exterior insulation

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Concrete masonry crawl space wall with exterior insulation

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Concrete crawl space wall with interior insulation

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Structural system components of slab-on-grade foundation with grade beam

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Drainage techniques for slab-on-grade foundations

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Right – Weatherstripping has been installed and remains in contact when the door is closed.

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

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

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Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.

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Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.

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Energy Efficient New Homes and Apartments

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Website describing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR New Homes and Apartments program with links to builder and homeowner resources.

Evaluation of Retrofit Delivery Packages

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Report evaluating opportunities to improve and streamline delivery of residential retrofit measures.

Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks

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JM Spider® Drill & Fill Installation Guide

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The purpose for this document is to provide basic guidance on the use of proven installation techniques that can be used by installers to help ensure correct “dense pack” application of JM Spider® in drill & fill applications.