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Install the end of the vinyl siding panel inside the corner post.

Install the end of the vinyl siding panel inside the corner post.

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Split and Notch Batts to Fit around Wires and Electrical Boxes

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Job Process video for the manufactured housing industry showing how to split and notch insulation batts to fit around electrical boxes and wiring in a factory production environment.

Cut Batts to Fit Irregular Cavities

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Job Process video for the manufactured housing industry showing how to cut insulation batts to fit wall cavities in a factory production environment.

Thermal bridging or heat transfer through wall framing is seen in this infrared camera image, with yellow at windows and wall framing indicating areas with the most heat transfer and darker areas indicating less heat transfer due to insulation

Thermal bridging or heat transfer through wall framing is seen in this infrared camera image, with yellow at windows and wall framing indicating areas with the most heat transfer and darker areas indicating less heat transfer due to insulation

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This constant airflow regulator (CAR) has been fouled by aerosolized sealant because it was not covered while the ducts were being sealed with the aerosolized acrylic sealant.

This constant airflow regulator (CAR) has been fouled by aerosolized sealant because it was not covered while the ducts were being sealed with the aerosolized acrylic sealant.

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Right: If there are large gaps between the edges of the supply boot and the subfloor, add screws to close the gaps. Cover the seam with mesh tape and seal over the tape with mastic.

Right: If there are large gaps between the edges of the supply boot and the subfloor, add screws to close the gaps. Cover the seam with mesh tape and seal over the tape with mastic.

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When using a theatrical fog machine to detect duct leakage, point the fog stream toward the outer edge of the test fan opening to avoid fouling the fan motor

When using a theatrical fog machine to detect duct leakage, point the fog stream toward the outer edge of the test fan opening to avoid fouling the fan motor

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HVAC equipment should never be exposed to the garage; instead, locate them in air-sealed closets, with weatherstripping, spring-loaded hinges, and mastic.

HVAC equipment should never be exposed to the garage; instead, locate them in air-sealed closets, with weatherstripping, spring-loaded hinges, and mastic.

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Furnace and chimney flues often have large gaps around them that allow air leakage from the home into the attic.

Furnace and chimney flues often have large gaps around them that allow air leakage from the home into the attic.

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A theatrical fog machine produces dense fog that can be used to blow fog into a duct system to make leaks obvious.

A theatrical fog machine produces dense fog that can be used to blow fog into a duct system to make leaks obvious.

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Drywall is installed both prior to and after HVAC equipment is installed to create an airtight closet away from garage pollutants.

Drywall is installed both prior to and after HVAC equipment is installed to create an airtight closet away from garage pollutants.

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This flowchart describes which ACCA manuals are needed in each phase of the HVAC design process.

This flowchart describes which ACCA manuals are needed in each phase of the HVAC design process.

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This interior wall is intersected by two ceilings of different heights; without blocking installed at the level of the lower ceiling, a pathway for free airflow within the wall cavity or even into the attic is created.

This interior wall is intersected by two ceilings of different heights; without blocking installed at the level of the lower ceiling, a pathway for free airflow within the wall cavity or even into the attic is created.

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The stud cavities in this balloon-framed wall do not have blocking where the attic floor abuts it; this allows air to flow from inside the home to the attic above.

The stud cavities in this balloon-framed wall do not have blocking where the attic floor abuts it; this allows air to flow from inside the home to the attic above.

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Rigid foam or wood blocking can be installed and sealed as shown to prevent airflow through the wall cavities between two rooms of different ceiling heights.

Rigid foam or wood blocking can be installed and sealed as shown to prevent airflow through the wall cavities between two rooms of different ceiling heights.

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This parapet wall has metal blocking and spray foam in the wall at the level of the roof insulation; this limits airflow within or through the wall cavity.

This parapet wall has metal blocking and spray foam in the wall at the level of the roof insulation; this limits airflow within or through the wall cavity.

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This interior wall is intersected by two ceilings of different heights; it is built as two walls stacked on one another, each having a bottom and top plate which act as barriers to airflow between levels.

This interior wall is intersected by two ceilings of different heights; it is built as two walls stacked on one another, each having a bottom and top plate which act as barriers to airflow between levels.

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Right – The seams and edges of the house wrap have been taped but house wrap should have been extended up to porch roof and care should be taken to press the tape with a roller to activate tape adhesion.

Right – The seams and edges of the house wrap have been taped but house wrap should have been extended up to porch roof and care should be taken to press the tape with a roller to activate tape adhesion.

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This parapet wall has no blocking to prevent the convection of cold air through the insulation, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of the insulation.

This parapet wall has no blocking to prevent the convection of cold air through the insulation, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of the insulation.

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Wrong - House wrap was not cut installed under the plumbing hose bib trim and/or edges of the house wrap have not been taped so sheathing is exposed.

Wrong - House wrap was not cut installed under the plumbing hose bib trim and/or edges of the house wrap have not been taped so sheathing is exposed.

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Right - Joints, seams, and nails in window trim have been caulked and seams in house wrap have been taped.

Right - Joints, seams, and nails in window trim have been caulked and seams in house wrap have been taped.

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This window header has been insulated with rigid foam and air sealed with house wrap tape and all wood-to-wood joints are caulked.

This window header has been insulated with rigid foam and air sealed with house wrap tape and all wood-to-wood joints are caulked.

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All wall cavities in this exterior wall were air sealed by caulking the sheathing to the frame and caulking the joints between framing members

All wall cavities in this exterior wall were air sealed by caulking the sheathing to the frame and caulking the joints between framing members

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Right - Electrical boxes and wood-to-wood joints in exterior or garage-to-house walls have been caulked

Right - Electrical boxes and wood-to-wood joints in exterior or garage-to-house walls have been caulked

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Right - The plumbing and wiring holes in this garage-to-house wall have been air sealed with spray foam

Right - The plumbing and wiring holes in this garage-to-house wall have been air sealed with spray foam

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All wood-to-wood joints and wiring holes have been sealed in this exterior wall

All wood-to-wood joints and wiring holes have been sealed in this exterior wall

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This three-stud corner was constructed to allow more insulation in the corner

This three-stud corner was constructed to allow more insulation in the corner

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Options for door sweeps.

Options for door sweeps.

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 2 - Indoor Unit

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Video describing air source heat pump installation; part 2 of 14 describes indoor unit installation, including mounting, leveling, and wiring.

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