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These standards are by no means an exhaustive list and is meant as a base standard of work. Unique situations will arise, please direct any questions towards the Project Manager or Superintendent.
These standards are by no means an exhaustive list and is meant as a base standard of work. Unique situations will arise, please direct any questions towards the Project Manager or Superintendent.
REQUIRED INSULATION LEVELS AND MATERIALS
REQUIRED INSULATION LEVELS AND MATERIALS
Insulation 1
Insulate all walls to R15
Ensure that insulation is tucked into voids on exterior walls
Ensure Rigid barrier is in place under landing on two story plans to ensure insulation does not shift
Ensure that all gaps in windows and doors are properly foamed and shims removed from windows
Ensure that R38 Bats are installed underneath the entire length of attic walk way
Ensure that attic baffles are properly installed
Transylvania County Requirements
Ensure spray foam is used behind outlets and light switches on exterior walls
Ensure bottom plate of exterior walls are sealed
Insulation 2
Ensure that attic area is blown in to a minimum of R38
Ensure that baffles and HVAC drain pain remain clear of blow in insulation
Insulate floor area in crawlspace to R19
Ensure insulation hangers are placed a minimum of every 2'
Ensure that all voids are insulated from wall to wall
Ensure (X) MM vapor barrier covers the entire crawlspace and no dirt is left uncovered
Vapor barrier must be pinned every 3' on all edges including overlapping edges
Vapor barrier must have a minimum overlap of 18"
Vapor barrier must either be installed under hot water heater or be tight against it and pinned on all sides
All temporary scafolding must be removed and disposed of prior to completion
Insulation 1: WALL INSULATION
Insulation 1: WALL INSULATION
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Expose all low voltage wires. These must to be visible for drywall installer.
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Insulation and vapor barrier for master bathroom shower
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Ensure insulation is installed under stairs on two story plans, ensure rigid barrier is in place.
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Cut around outlets and switches to be easily identified by drywall installers.
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Backed insulation proper installation
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Non-backed insulation proper installation
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Attic baffles installed properly to allow for good air flow.
Ensure insulation is tucked into each corner of exterior wall.
Transylvania County Requirements
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Light switch and outlet boxes must have spray foam placed behind them
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Bottom plate on all floors must be caulked on the exterior wall
NOTE: If there is drywall on an exterior wall, please call superintendent to fix or lay drywall down to be able to properly insulate walls.
INSPECTION WILL FAIL IF NOT DONE PROPERLY
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Ensure that all door and windows have insulating foam properly installed around all edges
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Ensure attic platform has bat insulation the entire length of walk way, R38 Required
Insulation 2: BLOW IN INSULATION / CRAWLSPACE INSULATION / VAPOR BARRIER
Insulation 2: BLOW IN INSULATION / CRAWLSPACE INSULATION / VAPOR BARRIER
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Ensure that depth markers are easily visible from attic access and at each end of the attic
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Ensure that attic is fully blown in across the entire attic
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If attic access is not insulated, install attic access insulation tent.
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NOTE: BAFFLES AND HVAC DRAIN PAN MUST BE CLEAR OF ALL BLOW IN INSULATION PRIOR TO COMPLETION
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Ensure that weather stripping is present and properly installed on attic access, if missing contact PM or SI.
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Ensure that floor insulation is fully supported every 2' with insulation hangers
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Ensure that floor insulation is fully installed within all crawlspace bays, from end to end.
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Ensure that vapor barrier is fully installed and all dirt is covered, required to be pinned every 3'
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Ensure that vapor barrier is lapped by a minimum of 18"
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Vapor barrier is installed underneath water heater in crawlspace.
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