Specification History
| SWS Version | Created | Specification ID | Title | Specification | Objective | Rationale | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Version 2025 | 05/15/2025 - 12:28 | 4.0103.5c | General preparation | Prepare the surface according to manufacturers specifications Install durable backing material over any escape holes in the air barrier and utility junctions that will be covered with SPF When vented eaves or soffits exist, mechanically fasten insulation baffles in every roof bay that extend above the final insulation level by at least 6" Install a minimum of one insulation depth marker and one marker every additional 300 ft2 throughout installation area with measurement beginning at the air barrier Securely fasten markers or flags at all utility junctions for future identification and ensure utility junctions remain accessible per local code requirements. |
Provide depth measurement Locate utility junctions for future access. |
The committee agrees that clarifying the marking of junction boxes in attics is necessary to ensure consistent practices across the network and prevent misinterpretations. This prompted clarification across of all subsequent specifications under this topic and language was aligned for consistency. | Red Line |
| Version 2020 | 08/14/2020 - 14:23 | 4.0103.5c | General preparation | Prepare the surface according to manufacturers specifications Install durable backing material over any escape holes in the air barrier and utility junctions that will be covered with SPF When vented eaves or soffits exist, mechanically fasten insulation baffles in every roof bay that extend above the final insulation level by at least 6" Install a minimum of one insulation depth marker and one marker every additional 300 ft2 throughout installation area with measurement beginning at the air barrier Install flags at all utility junctions for future identification and ensure utility junctions remain accessible per local code requirements |
Provide depth measurement, and locate junctions for future access |
Black Line | |
| Version 2020 | 08/14/2020 - 14:23 | 4.0103.5c | General preparation | Prepare the surface according to manufacturers specifications Install durable backing material over any escape holes in the air barrier and utility junctions that will be covered with SPF When vented eaves or soffits exist, mechanically fasten insulation baffles in every roof bay that extend above the final insulation level by at least 6" Install a minimum of one insulation depth marker and one marker every additional 300 ft2 throughout installation area with measurement beginning at the air barrier Install flags at all utility junctions for future identification and ensure utility junctions remain accessible per local code requirements |
Provide depth measurement, and locate junctions for future access |
Black Line | |
| Version 2020 | 08/14/2020 - 14:23 | 4.0103.5c | General preparation | Prepare the surface according to manufacturers specifications Install durable backing material over any escape holes in the air barrier and utility junctions that will be covered with SPF When vented eaves or soffits exist, mechanically fasten insulation baffles in every roof bay that extend above the final insulation level by at least 6" Install a minimum of one insulation depth marker and one marker every additional 300 ft2 throughout installation area with measurement beginning at the air barrier Install flags at all utility junctions for future identification and ensure utility junctions remain accessible per local code requirements |
Provide depth measurement, and locate junctions for future access |
Black Line |