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Three common ICF wall systems: the flat wall, the waffle wall, and the post-and-beam wall
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Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding
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Two layers of XPS are installed with staggered seams over a liquid-applied membrane on the structural sheathing
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Use a smoke pencil to check for air leaks at SIP panel seams, especially along the ridge beam
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Use flashing tape to seal around any pipes or vents that penetrate through the foam
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Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured
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Walls are being assembled at this SIP house
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Window and door rough openings in the ICF wall are surrounded with pressure-treated wood
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Wrong - Lack of a weather-resistant barrier allowed water to get behind the siding and rot the framing in this corner rim joist area.
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Wrong - Stucco has rotted and cracked above a window because of water damage due to lack of proper flashing and drainage.
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Wrong - The air barrier is not sealed (picture taken from garage looking into house).
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Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.
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Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
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Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
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Wrong - Through-wall flashing has not been installed at brick wall intervals and house wrap is missing.
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Wrong - Vinyl siding in incorrectly installed under not over door trim and door trim channel pieces are missing.
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Wrong – A visible gap in the insulated sheathing introduces unwanted outside air, creating a thermal bypass and encouraging convective air flow
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Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen
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Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.
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Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.
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Wrong – If the insulated sheathing will serve as an air barrier and drainage plane, any cuts and seams must be taped or sealed.
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Wrong – Insulation does not fill entire cavity nor is there an air barrier present between the double wall
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