Energy Seal 1

Basement
Apply foam sealant:

• Seal sill plate to foundation wall
• Seal band joist at top (sub floor joint) and bottom (to sill plate)
• Seal mechanical penetrations through band joist (e.g.; gas, electrical, vents, etc.)

First Floor/Second Floor (if applicable)
Apply foam sealant:

• Window jambs where applicable
• Band joist
• Visible seams in exterior sheathing
• Studs on exterior walls only with heat ducts or plumbing pipes
• Bay window studs too large to caulk

Apply ICC Fire block Approved foam sealant:

• All penetrations through top plates and bottom plates this includes electrical, plumbing and heat.
• All penetrations through exterior sheathing (e.g.; exterior light fixtures)

Apply Siliconized Acrylic Latex Caulk:

• Joint between double top plates
• Base plate/sub floor joint on exterior walls
• Exterior corner joints
• Joints where wall panels meet (if applicable)

Apply polykem foil tape:

• Back of electric boxes on exterior walls

Energy Seal 2 (post drywall)

Basement
Apply foam sealant:

• Seal gas/water lines and/or any penetrations made after Energy Lock 1

First Floor
Apply Siliconized Acrylic Latex Caulk:

• Seal outlet boxes on exterior walls (drywall to box)
• Seal plumbing/HVAC duct penetrations on exterior wall

Second Floor (or first floor of ranches)
Apply Siliconized Acrylic Latex Caulk:

• Seal outlet boxes on all exterior walls and under attic (drywall to box)
• Seal plumbing/HVAC duct penetrations on all exterior and walls under attic

Perform Blower Door Test on 10% of homes – production Houses Perform Blower Door Test on ALL CUSTOM HOMES
Power vented water heaters and sealed combustion air for furnaces are required on all homes that Energy Lock is applied.