Baffles made from scrap material are placed between the trusses
to keep the insulation from falling into the soffit. The Proper Vent
(in pink) is used to channel air from the soffit to the attic.

The baffles are sealed with spray foam to keep cold air from
the soffit from "washing" into the insulation.

The next series of four photo's shows the detailed work done
around windows to keep water out.

Here the Tyvek is cut around the window flange.
On an Anderson casement window, the window flange is an
integral part of the exterior cladding with no seams that
could leak.

Hi-grade, Polyurethane caulking is applied to the
edge of the flange.

Vycor waterproofing membrane with an adhesive backing
is applied, sealing the Tyvek to the window flange.

The finished job. The window is now prepared for the
installation of the trim. This method of waterproofing
around windows is a very effective means of reducing problems
down the road.

A vent that will later connect to a bathroom fan,
sealed to the exterior sheathing, all joints taped.

The vapor barrier is installed around the window opening
prior to installing the window. This assures that we can
properly seal the vapor barrier to the window.

This is where the "tire meets the road" when it comes
to air tightening a house. The detailed work now, will make
all the difference later. Every last little hole is sealed.