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Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
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Advanced framing showing open headers
Advanced framing showing open headers
Advanced framing showing open headers
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After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed
After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed
After installing the house wrap over the SIPS, window flashing is installed
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Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
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Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
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Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.
Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.
Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.
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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit
Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit
Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit
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ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
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ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights
ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights
ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights
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All ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label
ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label
ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label
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Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
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Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement
Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement
Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement
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Example sill detail of "innie" window
Example sill detail of "innie" window
Example sill detail of "innie" window
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Example sill detail of "outie" window
Example sill detail of "outie" window
Example sill detail of "outie" window
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Example sill detail of insert replacement window
Example sill detail of insert replacement window
Example sill detail of insert replacement window
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Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement
Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement
Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement
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Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1
Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1
Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1
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Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2
Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2
Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2
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Exterior storm window
Exterior storm window
Exterior storm window
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Exterior window replacement detail
Exterior window replacement detail
Exterior window replacement detail
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Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.
Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.
Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.
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FEMA P-804 Envelope and Structural Assessment, Excerpted
FEMA P-804 Envelope and Structural Assessment, Excerpted
FEMA P-804 Envelope and Structural Assessment, Excerpted
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Frame preparation for inserting a replacement window
Frame preparation for inserting a replacement window
Frame preparation for inserting a replacement window
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Frame preparation for replacement window sashes
Frame preparation for replacement window sashes
Frame preparation for replacement window sashes
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Installed interior removable storm window
Installed interior removable storm window
Installed interior removable storm window
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Interior removable storm window sample
Interior removable storm window sample
Interior removable storm window sample
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window
Interior storm window on double-hung original window
Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window
Interior storm window on double-hung original window
Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall
Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall
Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall
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Replacement window rough opening preparation
Replacement window rough opening preparation
Replacement window rough opening preparation
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Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
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Right – Appropriate door framing installed
Right – Appropriate door framing installed
Right – Appropriate door framing installed
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Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes
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Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
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Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.
Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.
Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.
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Right – The rough opening around window has been filled with backer-rod to air seal.
Right – The rough opening around window has been filled with backer-rod to air seal.
Right – The rough opening around window has been filled with backer-rod to air seal.
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Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
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Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
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Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
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Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
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Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
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Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements
Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
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Vinyl frame window
Vinyl frame window
Vinyl frame window
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Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements
Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements
Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements
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Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
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Window sash modification
Window sash modification
Window sash modification
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Window sash replacement jamb liners
Window sash replacement jamb liners
Window sash replacement jamb liners
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Window sash retrofit example
Window sash retrofit example
Window sash retrofit example
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Wrong - House wrap tape is not fully adhered at seam and flashing tape is missing from window head, jamb, and corner above window.
Wrong - House wrap tape is not fully adhered at seam and flashing tape is missing from window head, jamb, and corner above window.
Wrong - House wrap tape is not fully adhered at seam and flashing tape is missing from window head, jamb, and corner above window.
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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.
Wrong - Stucco has rotted and cracked above a window because of water damage due to lack of proper flashing and drainage.
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 flashing tape is poorly adhered to the window.
Wrong - The flashing tape is poorly adhered to the window.
Wrong - The flashing tape is poorly adhered to the window.
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Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.
Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.
Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.
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Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.
Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.
Wrong - Window sill trim was too tall for window frame and was poorly modified in an attempt to provide drainage out of the window.
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Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door
Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door
Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door
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Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings.
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Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
Wrong – The rough opening around window is not air sealed.
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Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements
Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements
Wrong – Window does not meet ENERGY STAR requirements
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Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud
Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud
Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud
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